Middle

About this trail

Middle is a 2.6 km out and back trail near North Cooking Lake in Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area. It runs 1.3 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 748 m and 762 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 45 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass Islet Lake. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Highest point 762 m, lowest 748 m, 26 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 6% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 0.0 kmIslet LakeLake

Good for

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

Rankings

• 2in Best easy hikes in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
• 2in Best short hikes in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
• 2in Best kid friendly hikes in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
• 3in Best hikes in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
• 3in Best lake hikes in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.4608° N, 112.8222° 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

• Lost LakeHard · 14.3 km · 170 m gain · 0.5 km away
• HighlineModerate · 6.0 km · 81 m gain · 0.5 km away
• Grey AlleyEasy · 4.4 km · 121 m gain · 1.3 km away
• Push LakeEasy · 3.7 km · 78 m gain · 1.4 km away
• George's WayModerate · 6.8 km · 146 m gain · 1.4 km away
• BeaverModerate · 6.6 km · 69 m gain · 3.0 km away