Grey Alley

About this trail

Grey Alley is a 4.4 km out and back trail near Tofield in Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area. It runs 2.2 km each way. The route gains 121 m in total and tops out at 763 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Highest point 763 m, lowest 739 m, 121 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 11% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 2.2 kmPush Lake ShelterShelter

Good for

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

Rankings

• 10in Best easy hikes in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
• 10in Best short hikes in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
• 10in Best kid friendly hikes in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
• 22in Best hikes in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.4698° N, 112.8086° 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

• MiddleEasy · 2.6 km · 26 m gain · 1.3 km away
• HighlineModerate · 6.0 km · 81 m gain · 1.6 km away
• Push LakeEasy · 3.7 km · 78 m gain · 1.6 km away
• BeaverModerate · 6.6 km · 69 m gain · 1.7 km away
• Round UpModerate · 8.3 km · 45 m gain · 1.7 km away
• George's WayModerate · 6.8 km · 146 m gain · 1.7 km away