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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 has excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. The south portion (2.4 km) is for skiing in winter and hiking/mountain biking in summer. The north portion (1.1 km) is for both equestrian use and skiing in winter. It is normally set with one track. During the first two weeks of February, the northern section is set with two tracks for the Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival and equestrian use is not permitted.


  • This south portion of the trail is for skiing in winter and hiking/mountain biking in summer.
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Open
Length 2.4 km
Summer Biking/Cycling E-bike Hiking Trail Running
Winter E-bike Cross Country Skiing
Trailheads

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

Updated: Jun 15, 2026
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