Running Dog

About this trail

Running Dog is a 6.1 km out and back trail near North Cooking Lake in Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area. It runs 3.0 km each way. The route gains 46 m in total and tops out at 728 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Baker Springs at 1.3 km. Along the way you pass Running Dog Lake. Also used for trail running and horseback riding.

Highest point 728 m, lowest 717 m, 46 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 4% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 1.5 kmRunning Dog LakeLake

Good for

• Hiking, Trail running, Horseback riding
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Lake

Rankings

• 8in Best moderate hikes in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
• 9in Best lake hikes in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
• 15in Best moderate hikes in Central Alberta
• 21in Best hikes in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.5063° N, 112.8501° 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

• WinterModerate · 8.0 km · 123 m gain · 0.5 km away
• Baker SpringsEasy · 3.2 km · 11 m gain · 0.9 km away
• SiksikaModerate · 11.2 km · 161 m gain · 3.6 km away
• George's WayModerate · 6.8 km · 146 m gain · 4.0 km away
• Push LakeEasy · 3.7 km · 78 m gain · 4.0 km away
• Don's WayModerate · 7.3 km · 123 m gain · 4.0 km away