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Muskrat

Near Tofield · Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 21 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Muskrat is a 2.3 km out and back trail near Tofield in Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area. It runs 1.1 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 716 m and 724 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 35 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length
2.3km
1.1 km each way
Elevation gain
11m
Estimated time
35min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
724m
Lowest point
716m

Elevation profile

716 m to 724 m
724716 0 km1.1 km

Highest point 724 m, lowest 716 m, 11 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 6% 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.

Good for

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

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.5304° N, 112.7628° 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