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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 trail is primarily accessible in the winter season and is great for traveling long distances with dog sleds or skijoring. It follows the eastern boundary fence and then connects to pasture fence lines for easy travel.


  • Closed to equestrian use between December 1 and April 1 annually.
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Closed

Winter Trail Only - will update once groomed or check Nordic Pulse for live updates 

 

Length 26 Km
Summer Biking/Cycling E-bike Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Trail Running
Winter Dog Sledding E-bike 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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