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.
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Updated: November 30, 2022 |
Fields are currently open, if you come across a gate that is closed with a chain and lock please do not enter.
Trail conditions are mostly snow covered, some may still be wet and muddy and have areas underwater. Trees and debris maybe on some on trails. Use Caution while on trail system.
Cross Country ski grooming will take place in the early morning hours on Dec 1, 2022. Yay for snow!!
* Notice * Trail maintenance will be occurring on our trail systems throughout the season, please be mindful of large equipment on trails and roadways.
CLOSURES:
JJ TRAIL - Flooded
WAPITI TRAIL - Flooded
General Information:
Winter Information:
| Trail | Length | Comments | Summer | Winter | Status |
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| Detour | 2.1 km | Beaver Dam creating a wet spot, maybe impassable |
  
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| Don's Way | 3.2 km | There are two wet spots along the trail. It is still passable, one spot is deeper than it looks with beaver trenching. |
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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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| Highline | 3.1 km |
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| Lost Lake | 14.9 km | Flooding and wet spots all along trail. Grass maybe tall in sections. Beaver trenching is at the bottom of the hill between Wanisan and Detour. Proceed slowly and with caution. Another large wet and muddy spot is located between Hare and Wanisan
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| 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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| Neon Lake | 1.8 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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| Spruce Hollow | 2.7 km |
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| Wanisan | 4.0 km |
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| 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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Updated: November 30, 2022 |
Fields are currently open, if you come across a gate that is closed with a chain and lock please do not enter.
Trail conditions are mostly snow covered, some may still be wet and muddy and have areas underwater. Trees and debris maybe on some on trails. Use Caution while on trail system.
Cross Country ski grooming will take place in the early morning hours on Dec 1, 2022. Yay for snow!!
* Notice * Trail maintenance will be occurring on our trail systems throughout the season, please be mindful of large equipment on trails and roadways.
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 With recent rains, expect trail conditions to be wet with some deep puddles around geese and bog area. |
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| Buck Run | 2.0 km |
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| Elkhorn | 1.6 km |
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| Faraway East | 6.2 km | Some gates along the east fence line maybe locked when cattle are grazing in the fields. Use caution while travelling in this fields. Grass is long in certain locations along the east fence line. Please note: The stove inside Faraway Shelter is currently unavailable. The outside firepit is still accessible. |
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| Gas Line | 0.3 km |
Winter Use Trail Only - under water in summer |
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| Morningside | 2.1 km |
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| Muskrat | 1.1 km |
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| Outlet | 0.3 km |
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| Wellsite | 1.1 km |
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Updated: November 30, 2022 |
Fields are currently open, if you come across a gate that is closed with a chain and lock please do not enter.
Trail conditions are mostly snow covered, some may still be wet and muddy and have areas underwater. Trees and debris maybe on some on trails. Use Caution while on trail system.
Cross Country ski grooming will take place in the early morning hours on Dec 1, 2022. Yay for snow!!
* Notice * Trail maintenance will be occurring on our trail systems throughout the season, please be mindful of large equipment on trails and roadways.
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 | Expect trail conditions to be wet with some deep puddles. |
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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 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.
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| Boundary | 2.0 km |
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| 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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| 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 | Running Dog Trail west, heading towards the shelter has a large puddle/pond forming. Please use caution and cross at your own risk. |
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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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| Wapiti North (from Winter to Blackfoot trail) | 1.6 km | Partially Closed due to flooding in the summer |
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| Winter North (from Central Alleyway to Wapiti trail) | 1.2 Km |
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Updated: November 30, 2022 |
Fields are currently open, if you come across a gate that is closed with a chain and lock please do not enter.
Trail conditions are mostly snow covered, some may still be wet and muddy and have areas underwater. Trees and debris maybe on some on trails. Use Caution while on trail system.
Cross Country ski grooming will take place in the early morning hours on Dec 1, 2022. Yay for snow!!
* Notice * Trail maintenance will be occurring on our trail systems throughout the season, please be mindful of large equipment on trails and roadways.
CLOSURES:
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.
General Information:
Winter Information:
| Trail | Length | Comments | Summer | Winter | Status |
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| Faraway West | 1.3 Km |
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| Heron Hollow | 2.5 km |
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| Long Run | 26 Km | Winter Trail Only |
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| N.U.L. Cycling Connector | 2.7 km |
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| Norris Ridge | 1.5 km |
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| North | 3.5 km |
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| Springs | 2.0 km | Short Section Closed due to extreme flooding along northside fencing - bridge under water, can go around in winter.
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| 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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| Whitetail | 3.1 km |
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