Winter

Near North Cooking Lake · Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 29 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Winter is a 8.0 km out and back trail near North Cooking Lake in Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area. It runs 4.0 km each way. The route gains 123 m in total and tops out at 769 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 3.6 km. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 8.0km; 4.0 km each way
Elevation gain: 123m
Estimated time: 2h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 769m
Lowest point: 730m

Elevation profile

730 m to 769 m

Highest point 769 m, lowest 730 m, 123 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% 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.

Along the way

1.3 kmWinter ShelterShelter
2.7 kmMoose MeadowsShelter

Good for

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

Rankings

11in Best moderate hikes in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.5020° N, 112.8474° 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