The trails at Cooking Lake-Blackfoot total approximately 170 km in length and provide recreational opportunities to a multitude of users. From cross country skiing, snowshoeing and dog sledding in the winter season to hiking, mountain biking and equestrian use in the summer, these trails provide ample opportunity to experience nature first-hand. Weave through forests of spruce, poplar and birch while taking in stunning views of waterfowl-filled wetlands.
Maintaining the trail system is a big job and Parks staff work hard to ensure every user has the opportunity to enjoy their time on the trails. As such, these trails are divided into prioritized sections in the winter season, or zones, to allow for timely and effective mowing, fallen tree removal, snow grooming and track-setting. These zones have been determined based on trail use and demand and weather trends. Priority Zone 1 trails are often maintained first, followed by Zone 2, 3, and 4 respectively.
Select the Priority Zone tab below the map to check the status of those trails.
During the summer, you can view the trail sections by staging area.
Please note, distances on map may vary slightly from the trail report table. Please refer to the trail report table for most accurate distances.
Maps: | |Updated: November 30, 2023 |
Advisory- Use caution while on Trail System - Trail Maintenance occurs throughout the year Monday - Fridays
Use caution on Blackfoot Trail between intersections of Running Dog and Baker Springs, and the intersections of Boundary and North. Carnivore research is being conducted starting May 9th, and Oct 21 until further Notice
CLOSURES:
JJ TRAIL - Flooded
WAPITI TRAIL - Flooded
General Information:
Winter Information:
Trail | Length | Comments | Summer | Winter | Status |
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Baker Springs | 1.2 km | Area wet and muddy |
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Warning / Wet |
Blackfoot West (from Waskehegan Staging to Round Up trail) | 13.6 km | Northwest corner of Blackfoot trail (known as J.J. trail) is closed due to beaver activity, flooding and major damage to bridge. Impassible. The Section from Waskehegan and east of JJ intersection all the way to dynamite lodge is open and cleared. Caution - wagons and sleighs not recommended on the portion of trail heading north from the staging area along the inner east trail heading toward the the north park boundary. Trail can be narrow and steep. Advisory- Use caution on Blackfoot Trail between intersections of Running Dog and Baker Springs, carnivore research is being conducted starting May 9th Blackfoot Trail between intersections of Boundary and North, carnivore research is being conducted starting Oct 21st |
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Partially Closed |
Boundary | 2.0 km |
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Central Alleyway | 15.2 km | Multipurpose Trail |
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Cutoff | 0.4 km |
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Detour | 2.1 km |
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Don's Way | 3.2 km |
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Ed's Way | 2.0 km |
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Flattail | 0.4 km |
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Grouse | 1.2 km |
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Hare | 0.9 km |
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J.J. | 1.3 km | Closed due to beaver activity and flooding. Bridge is off its foundation. Sections impassible. |
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Lost Lake | 14.9 km |
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Meadow | 0.8 km |
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Neon Lake | 1.8 km |
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North | 3.5 km |
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Running Dog | 3.0 km |
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Spruce Hollow | 2.7 km |
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Swan | 0.5 km |
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Wanisan | 4.0 km |
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Wapiti North (from Winter to Blackfoot trail) | 1.6 km | Section of trail has been rerouted. May be muddy during heavy rains. Use with caution |
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Warning |
Waskehegan North (from Central Alleyway to Blackfoot Trail) | 1.2 km |
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Good | |
Waskehegan South (Central Alleyway to Lost Lake Trail) | 1.8 km |
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Winter North (from Central Alleyway to Wapiti trail) | 1.2 Km |
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Good | |
Winter South (from Lost Lake trail to Central Alleyway) | 2.4 km |
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Open |
Updated: November 30, 2023 |
Advisory- Use caution while on Trail System - Trail Maintenance occurs throughout the year Monday - Fridays
General Information:
Winter Information:
Trail | Length | Comments | Summer | Winter | Status |
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Highline | 3.1 km |
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Lost Lake | 14.9 km |
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Middle | 1.3 km |
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Moose Link | 2.4 km |
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N.U.L. North | 4.0 km |
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Porcupine | 0.5 km |
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Push Lake | 1.9 km |
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Siksika | 5.8 km |
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Winter South (from Lost Lake trail to Central Alleyway) | 2.4 km |
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Open |
Updated: November 30, 2023 |
All fields are currently open
Advisory- Use caution while on Trail System - Trail Maintenance occurs throughout the year Monday - Fridays
CLOSURES:
A section of BEAVER TRAIL, between WAPITI and ROUND UP under repair - proceed with caution.
General Information:
The BLACKFOOT staging area is CLOSED seasonally to all equestrian use from December 1- March 31
Winter Information:
Trail | Length | Comments | Summer | Winter | Status |
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Baker Springs | 1.2 km | Area wet and muddy |
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Warning / Wet |
Beaver | 3.3 km |
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Central Alleyway | 15.2 km | Multipurpose Trail |
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Cutoff | 0.4 km |
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Long Run | 26 Km | Winter Trail Only Advisory: Fence and Field work is taking place starting Nov 3 in Field 3B. Hunting is prohibited from this trail location South into the section of the field until further notice. Please contact the office if required 780-922-3293 |
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N.U.L. Cycling Connector | 2.7 km | Multipurpose Trail |
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N.U.L. East | 4.5 km | Summer only - Gates maybe locked along the East fence line of Faraway Trail when cattle are grazing in the 3 Fields. Use caution while travelling in this area. |
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N.U.L. North | 4.0 km |
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N.U.L. West | 2.9 km | Multipurpose Trail |
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Round Up | 5.2 km |
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Running Dog | 3.0 km |
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Swan | 0.5 km |
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Tie-In | 1.0 km |
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Wapiti South (from Central to Winter trail) | 6.5 km |
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Open |
Updated: November 30, 2023 |
All fields are currently open
Advisory- Use caution while on Trail System - Trail Maintenance occurs throughout the year Monday - Fridays
Advisory- Use caution on Blackfoot Trail between intersections of Running Dog and Baker Springs, and the intersections of Boundary and North carnivore research is being conducted starting May 9th, and Oct 21
CLOSURES:
OTHER NOTES:
Lamont County has restricted traffic to 50% capacity along the main access road - range road 195 - from HWY 16 south to Blackfoot Staging Area. County ban information can be found HERE.
General Information:
Winter Information:
Trail | Length | Comments | Summer | Winter | Status |
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Blackfoot East (from Blackfoot Lake Staging to Round Up trail) | 11.2 Km | Section of trail starting at staging area had deep water, may be muddy and slippery. Cross only at your own risk - in summer Advisory- Use caution on Blackfoot Trail between intersections of Running Dog and Baker Springs, carnivore research is being conducted starting May 9th
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Buck Run | 2.0 km |
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Central Alleyway | 15.2 km | Multipurpose Trail |
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Elkhorn | 1.6 km |
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Faraway East | 6.2 km |
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Faraway West | 1.3 Km |
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Gas Line | 0.3 km | Winter Use Trail Only - under water in summer Skate Skiing, Dog Sledding, Fat Tire Biking |
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Heron Hollow | 2.5 km |
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Long Run | 26 Km | Winter Trail Only Advisory: Fence and Field work is taking place starting Nov 3 in Field 3B. Hunting is prohibited from this trail location South into the section of the field until further notice. Please contact the office if required 780-922-3293 |
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Closed |
Morningside | 2.1 km |
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Muskrat | 1.1 km |
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N.U.L. East | 4.5 km | Summer only - Gates maybe locked along the East fence line of Faraway Trail when cattle are grazing in the 3 Fields. Use caution while travelling in this area. |
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N.U.L. West | 2.9 km | Multipurpose Trail |
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Norris Ridge | 1.5 km |
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Outlet | 0.3 km |
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Springs | 2.0 km |
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Wellsite | 1.1 km |
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Whitetail | 3.1 km |
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