Flood recovery is ongoing in Kananaskis. Some trails, day use areas and backcountry campgrounds are impacted. Check Advisories before you travel.
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: July 07, 2026 |
Trail condition are wet and muddy. Wet spots may occur, please be mindful of beaver trenching under larger sections of water covered trails. Some trails are impassable. Please check trail report or Kiosk Signage before heading out.
General Information:
Winter Information (Dec 1 - March 31):
| Trail | Summer | Winter | Length | Status |
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Baker Springs |
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1.2 km | Open |
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Blackfoot West (from Waskehegan Staging to Round Up trail) |
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13.6 km | Open |
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Boundary |
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2.0 km | Open |
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Central Alleyway |
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15.2 km | Open |
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Cutoff Trail is Single Track, and not mowed in the summer months. |
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0.4 km | Open |
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Detour |
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2.1 km | Open |
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Don's Way |
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3.2 km | Open |
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Ed's Way |
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2.0 km | Open |
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Flattail |
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0.4 km | Open |
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Grouse |
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1.2 km | Open |
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Hare |
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0.9 km | Open |
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Lost Lake |
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14.9 km | Open |
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Meadow |
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0.8 km | Open |
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Neon Lake |
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1.8 km | Open |
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North |
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3.5 km | Open |
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Running Dog
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3.0 km | Open |
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Spruce Hollow |
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2.7 km | Open |
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Swan |
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0.5 km | Open |
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Wanisan |
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4.0 km | Open |
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Wapiti North (from Winter to Blackfoot trail) |
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1.6 km | Open |
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Waskehegan North (from Central Alleyway to Blackfoot Trail) |
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1.2 km | Open |
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Waskehegan South (Central Alleyway to Lost Lake Trail) |
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1.8 km | Open |
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Winter North (from Central Alleyway to Wapiti trail) |
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1.2 Km | Open |
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Winter South (from Lost Lake trail to Central Alleyway) |
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2.4 km | Open |
Updated: July 07, 2026 |
Trail condition are wet and muddy. Wet spots may occur, please be mindful of beaver trenching under larger sections of water covered trails. Some trails are impassable. Please check trail report or Kiosk Signage before heading out.
General Information:
Winter Information (Dec 1 - March 31):
| Trail | Summer | Winter | Length | Status |
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Highline |
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3.1 km | Open |
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Lost Lake |
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14.9 km | Open |
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Middle |
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1.3 km | Open |
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Moose Link |
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2.4 km | Open |
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Porcupine |
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0.5 km | Open |
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Push Lake |
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1.9 km | Open |
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Siksika |
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5.8 km | Open |
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Winter South (from Lost Lake trail to Central Alleyway) |
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2.4 km | Open |
Updated: July 07, 2026 |
Trail condition are wet and muddy. Wet spots may occur, please be mindful of beaver trenching under larger sections of water covered trails. Some trails are impassable. Please check trail report or Kiosk Signage before heading out.
Closures:
Blackfoot Lake Staging Area is CLOSED seasonally to all equestrian use from December 1- March 31
General Information:
Winter Information (Dec 1 - March 31):
| Trail | Summer | Winter | Length | Status |
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Baker Springs |
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1.2 km | Open |
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Beaver |
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3.3 km | Open |
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Central Alleyway |
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15.2 km | Open |
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Cutoff Trail is Single Track, and not mowed in the summer months. |
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0.4 km | Open |
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Long Run Winter Trail Only - will update once groomed or check Nordic Pulse for live updates
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26 Km | Closed |
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Round Up |
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5.2 km | Open |
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Running Dog
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3.0 km | Open |
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Swan |
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0.5 km | Open |
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Tie-In |
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1.0 km | Open |
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Wapiti South (from Central to Winter trail) |
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6.5 km | Open |
Updated: July 07, 2026 |
Flooding has occurred along RR195, proceed with caution and obey all signage.
Trail condition are wet and muddy. Wet spots may occur, please be mindful of beaver trenching under larger sections of water covered trails. Some trails are impassable. Please check trail report or Kiosk Signage before heading out.
CLOSURES:
Blackfoot Lake Staging Area is CLOSED seasonally to all equestrian use from December 1- March 31
OTHER NOTES:
Lamont County has restricted traffic to 50% capacity on range road 195 - from HWY 16. County ban information can be found HERE.
General Information:
Winter Information (Dec 1 - March 31):
| Trail | Summer | Winter | Length | Status |
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Blackfoot East (from Blackfoot Lake Staging to Round Up trail) |
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11.2 Km | Open |
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Buck Run |
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2.0 km | Open |
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Central Alleyway |
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15.2 km | Open |
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Elkhorn |
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1.6 km | Open |
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Faraway East
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6.2 km | Open |
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Faraway West Water is over ankle deep in some location's. Bridge under water near springs intersection |
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1.3 Km | Partially Closed |
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Gas Line Winter Use Trail Only - under water in summer Skate Skiing, Dog Sledding, Fat Tire Biking |
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0.3 km | Closed |
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Heron Hollow Bridge under water at intersection near springs trail |
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2.5 km | Partially Closed |
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Long Run Winter Trail Only - will update once groomed or check Nordic Pulse for live updates
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26 Km | Closed |
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Morningside |
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2.1 km | Open |
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Muskrat |
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1.1 km | Open |
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Norris Ridge Bridge under water at intersection near springs and also at Faraway |
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1.5 km | Partially Closed |
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Outlet |
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0.3 km | Open |
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Springs Trail intersection at both ends in underwater |
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2.0 km | Partially Closed |
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Wellsite |
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1.1 km | Open |
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Whitetail Trail has multiple wet locations, proceed with caution. |
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3.1 km | Warning / Wet |