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Officially named Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Grazing, Wildlife and Provincial Recreation Area, this park supports a variety of outdoor recreation activities, as well as grazing and Indigenous and seasonal hunting.

Effective Date: July 8, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Blackfoot Lake Staging Area Day Use , Central Staging Area Day Use , Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area , Islet Lake Staging Area Day Use , Waskehegan Staging Area Day Use

Details: Due to recent heavy rains, trails are wet and muddy and some trails and bridges are underwater. Please check trail reports or staging area kiosks for closures before heading out. Use caution in wet areas, as beaver trenches may be hidden and pose a tripping hazard.

This short section connects Buck Run and Blackfoot Trails. It is only accessible in the winter season and is packed for skate skiing, dog sledding, and fat tire biking.


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Closed

Winter Use Trail Only - under water in summer 

Skate Skiing, Dog Sledding, Fat Tire Biking 

Length 0.3 km
Summer Hiking Trail Running
Winter Dog Sledding Fat Biking Hiking Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing Skijoring Snowshoeing
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Trails: Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area | All Parks

Updated: Jun 15, 2026
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