Flood recovery is ongoing in Kananaskis. Some trails, day use areas and backcountry campgrounds are impacted. Check Advisories before you travel.
Flood recovery is ongoing in Kananaskis. Some trails, day use areas and backcountry campgrounds are impacted. Check Advisories before you travel.
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 is a remote trail in hilly terrain with numerous beaver ponds. Moose are sometimes seen along the trail. Stop at the rest area at the junction with Hare trail.
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| Length | 5.8 km |
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Summer Trail Map
Cooking Lake-BlackfootWinter Trail Tear Sheet Cooking Lake-BlackfootWinter Trail Map Waskehegan Staging Area Trail Map Winter Trails Pamphlet with Map Summer Trails Pamphlet with Map |
