Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

Alberta Parks

Round Up

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Round Up Trail links trails in Central Staging Area to those in Blackfoot Lake Staging Area. In winter, this trail is shared equestrian and cross-country skiing. It is normally set with one track, but double track set in January for the Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival. 

  • During the first two weeks of February, this trail is set with two tracks for the Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival and equestrian use is not permitted.
  • In summer, bikes are permitted only on the northern section of the trail, from the junction with Cycling Connector.
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Closed / Event

Trail is closed in preparation for the Birkie, Please use alternate route until Feb 10th 

Length 5.2 km
Summer biking/cycling,e-bikes,fat biking,hiking,hiking (winter),horseback riding,horseback riding (winter),skiing,snowshoeing,trail running Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding Trail Running
Winter Fat Biking E-bikes Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) XC Skiing Snowshoeing
Trailheads
Trail Map Cooking Lake-BlackfootWinter Trail Map
Cooking Lake-BlackfootWinter Trail Tear Sheet
Central Staging Area Trail Map
Summer Trail Map
Trails: Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area | All Parks
Updated: Feb 11, 2025