Neon Lake

About this trail

Neon Lake is a 3.1 km out and back trail near Antler Lake in Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area. It runs 1.6 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 758 m and 763 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 50 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 0.6 km. Along the way you pass Neon Lake. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Highest point 763 m, lowest 758 m, 16 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 3% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 1.3 kmShelter
2. 1.3 kmNeon LakeLake

Good for

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

Rankings

• 1in Best easy hikes in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
• 1in Best short hikes in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
• 1in Best kid friendly hikes in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
• 2in Best hikes in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
• 2in Best lake hikes in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.5028° N, 112.9410° 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

• BlackfootHard · 45.0 km · 498 m gain · 0.5 km away
• BoundaryEasy · 3.9 km · 45 m gain · 0.8 km away
• Spruce HollowEasy · 4.5 km · 35 m gain · 1.6 km away
• GrouseEasy · 2.8 km · 53 m gain · 2.4 km away
• WaskeheganModerate · 9.1 km · 131 m gain · 2.6 km away
• WanisanModerate · 11.0 km · 121 m gain · 3.3 km away