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Beaver

Near Tofield · Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 38 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Beaver is a 6.6 km out and back trail near Tofield in Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area. It runs 3.3 km each way. The route gains 69 m in total and tops out at 740 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Wapiti at 2.4 km and Tie In at 2.8 km. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length
6.6km
3.3 km each way
Elevation gain
69m
Estimated time
1h45min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
740m
Lowest point
724m

Elevation profile

724 m to 740 m
740724 0 km3.3 km

Highest point 740 m, lowest 724 m, 69 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 5G

Longest modelled gap
0.0 km
Model
2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Along the way

  1. 0.0 kmShelter
  2. 1.1 kmShelter

Good for

  • Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.4808° N, 112.7912° W.

Driving directions

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

Nearby trails

All 45 trails in Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30