Ed's Way

About this trail

Ed's Way is a 4.0 km out and back trail near North Cooking Lake in Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area. It runs 2.0 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 749 m and 759 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 0.2 km. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Highest point 759 m, lowest 749 m, 18 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 4% over 100 m.

Good for

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

Rankings

• 11in Best easy hikes in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
• 11in Best short hikes in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
• 11in Best kid friendly hikes in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
• 24in Best hikes in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.4693° N, 112.8729° 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:

• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• SiksikaModerate · 11.2 km · 161 m gain · 1.2 km away
• DetourEasy · 2.9 km · 42 m gain · 1.6 km away
• Don's WayModerate · 7.3 km · 123 m gain · 2.2 km away
• WanisanModerate · 11.0 km · 121 m gain · 2.6 km away
• George's WayModerate · 6.8 km · 146 m gain · 2.6 km away
• Push LakeEasy · 3.7 km · 78 m gain · 2.7 km away