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: June 26, 2022 |
Due to heavy rains trail conditions are wet and muddy, some areas maybe underwater. High winds have blown down trees and debris on trails. Use Caution while on trail system, crews will be out to clear and assess when conditions allow.
Cattle are in the fields. Please make sure to leave all gates as you find them.
* 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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Baker Springs | 1.2 km | With recent rains, expect trail conditions to be wet with some deep puddles. |
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Warning / Wet |
Blackfoot West (from Waskehegan Staging to Round Up trail) | 13.6 km | Sections are Wet and Muddy, proceed with caution 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. Blackfoot west between Wapiti and Baker Springs has had flooding on trail and at the approach just before the bridge. proceed with caution, may still be wet. Section around Geese and Bog lake has high water - heavy beaver action - watch for felled trees
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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Partially Closed |
Boundary | 2.0 km |
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Central Alleyway | 15.2 km |
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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 | There are two wet spots along the trail. It is still passable. |
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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 | Partially Closed due to flooding in the summer |
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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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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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Winter South (from Lost Lake trail to Central Alleyway) | 2.4 km |
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Updated: June 26, 2022 |
Due to heavy rains trail conditions are wet and muddy, some areas maybe underwater. High winds have blown down trees and debris on trails. Use Caution while on trail system, crews will be out to clear and assess when conditions allow.
Cattle are in the fields. Please make sure to leave all gates as you find them.
* 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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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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Updated: June 26, 2022 |
Due to heavy rains trail conditions are wet and muddy, some areas maybe underwater. High winds have blown down trees and debris on trails. Use Caution while on trail system, crews will be out to clear and assess when conditions allow.
Cattle are in the fields. Please make sure to leave all gates as you find them.
* 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 | With recent rains, expect trail conditions to be wet with some deep puddles. |
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Warning / Wet |
Beaver | 3.3 km |
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Central Alleyway | 15.2 km |
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Cutoff | 0.4 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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N.U.L. East | 4.5 km | maybe wet during rainy season |
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N.U.L. North | 4.0 km |
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N.U.L. West | 2.9 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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Wapiti South (from Central to Winter trail) | 6.5 km |
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Updated: June 26, 2022 |
Due to heavy rains trail conditions are wet and muddy, some areas maybe underwater. High winds have blown down trees and debris on trails. Use Caution while on trail system, crews will be out to clear and assess when conditions allow.
Cattle are in the fields. Please make sure to leave all gates as you find them.
* 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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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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Central Alleyway | 15.2 km |
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Elkhorn | 1.6 km |
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Faraway East | 6.2 km | Please note: The stove inside Faraway Shelter is currently unavailable. The outside firepit is still accessible. |
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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 |
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Warning |
Heron Hollow | 2.5 km |
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Long Run | 26 Km | Winter Trail Only |
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Morningside | 2.1 km |
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Muskrat | 1.1 km |
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N.U.L. East | 4.5 km | maybe wet during rainy season |
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N.U.L. West | 2.9 km |
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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 | Short Section Closed due to extreme flooding along northside fencing - bridge under water, can go around in winter.
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Wellsite | 1.1 km |
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Whitetail | 3.1 km |
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