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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 connects forested landscapes in the north with grazing pastures and fields to the south. 


  • Equestrian use is only allowed on this northern section of Waskehegan Trail
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Open
Length 1.2 km
Summer Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Trail Running
Winter Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Snowshoeing
Trailheads

Trails: Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area | All Parks

Updated: Jun 15, 2026
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