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: January 07, 2021 |
CLOSURES:
JJ TRAIL
GROUSE TRAIL
DON'S WAY
WAPITI TRAIL
General Information:
| Trail | Length | Comments | Summer | Winter | Status |
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| Detour | 2.1 km |
 
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| Don's Way | 3.2 km | CLOSED due to flooding and beaver trenching. |
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Closed |
| Ed's Way | 2.0 km |
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Open | |
| Flattail | 0.4 km |
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Open | |
| Grouse | 1.2 km | CLOSED due to flooding, beaver trenches and damage to the trail. |
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Closed |
| Hare | 0.9 km |
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| Highline | 3.1 km |
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| Lost Lake | 14.9 km | May be some sections that are flooded/ice covered and there is beaver trenching between Arrowhead Lake and Meadow Shelter.
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Open |
| Meadow | 0.8 km |
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| Middle | 1.3 km |
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| Moose Link | 2.4 km |
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Open | |
| Neon Lake | 1.8 km |
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Open | |
| Porcupine | 0.5 km |
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Open | |
| Push Lake | 1.9 km |
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Open | |
| Siksika | 5.8 km |
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| Spruce Hollow | 2.7 km |
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Open | |
| Wanisan | 4.0 km |
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Open | |
| Waskehegan South (Central Alleyway to Lost Lake Trail) | 1.8 km |
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| Winter South (from Lost Lake trail to Central Alleyway) | 2.4 km |
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Open |
Updated: January 07, 2021 |
Snow is packed, bare in spots, debris on trails in many area. Very icy.
CLOSURES:
J.J. Trail
Tie-In trail
General Information:
Snowmobiling:
| Trail | Length | Comments | Summer | Winter | Status |
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| Baker Springs | 1.2 km |
 
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| Beaver | 3.3 km |
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| 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 rest of the trail in the northwest, to Field 6A is open.
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Partially Closed |
| Boundary | 2.0 km |
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Open | |
| Cutoff | 0.4 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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Closed |
| N.U.L. North | 4.0 km |
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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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Closed | |
| Wapiti South (from Central to Winter trail) | 6.5 km | Trail is not passable beyond the 6th km from Central Staging Area. |
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Warning |
| Wapiti North (from Winter to Blackfoot trail) | 1.6 km |
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Open |
| Winter North (from Central Alleyway to Wapiti trail) | 1.2 Km | This section of trail unmaintained. |
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Warning |
Updated: January 07, 2021 |
Track setting of trails in section 3 were completed as of December 16. Bare sections in spots, thin snow in spots, debris on trails in areas and very icy.
CLOSURES:
The BLACKFOOT staging area is CLOSED seasonally to all equestrian use from December 1- March 31
Equestrian notes:
General 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 has deep water. Cross only at your own risk. |
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Warning / Wet |
| Buck Run | 2.0 km |
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| Elkhorn | 1.6 km |
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| Faraway East | 6.2 km | Use caution at start of trail from Blackfoot Staging area. Deep swamp may be difficult to pass through. |
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Open |
| Gas Line | 0.3 km |
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Open | |
| Morningside | 2.1 km |
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Open | |
| Muskrat | 1.1 km |
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| Outlet | 0.3 km |
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| Wellsite | 1.1 km |
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Open |
Updated: January 07, 2021 |
Grooming of trails in section 4 were completed as of December 16. Trails are icy, debris covered in sections and snow is thin in areas.
CLOSURES:
The BLACKFOOT staging area is CLOSED seasonally to all equestrian use from December 1- March 31.
OTHER NOTES:
Lamont County has restricted traffic along the main access road - range road 195 - from HWY 16 south to Blackfoot Staging Area. County ban information can be found HERE.
| Trail | Length | Comments | Summer | Winter | Status |
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| Faraway West | 1.3 Km | Closed due to extreme flooding. |
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Closed |
| Heron Hollow | 2.5 km |
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Open | |
| Long Run | 26 Km |
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| N.U.L. Cycling Connector | 2.7 km |
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Open | |
| Norris Ridge | 1.5 km | Closed due to extreme flooding. |
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Closed |
| North | 3.5 km |
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Open | |
| Springs | 2.0 km | Closed due to extreme flooding. |
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Closed |
| Waskehegan North (from Central Alleyway to Blackfoot Trail) | 1.2 km | Culvert at Dynamite lodge recently replaced. Proceed with caution as ground is soft. |
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Open |
| Whitetail | 3.1 km |
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Open |
