Porcupine

Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area, Alberta, Canada

Out-and-back trail in Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area, Alberta, Canada. Cross-country skiing & Mountain biking.

Distance
0.6 mi (1 km)
Elevation Gain
23 ft (7 m)
Est. Time
10 min
High point
2,493 ft (760 m)
Difficulty
Easy
Route type
Out & back

Features

Along the way

From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.

Questions about Porcupine

How long is Porcupine?

Porcupine is 0.6 mi (1 km) long. Most people take about 10 min. It climbs 23 ft (7 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,493 ft (760 m).

How hard is Porcupine?

GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.

Where do you park for Porcupine?

No parking mapped: check before you drive.

Are there water and toilets on Porcupine?

No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 0.5 mi (0.8 km).

Is Porcupine shaded?

Mostly shaded (76% under trees).

Is Porcupine good for kids?

Yes, it is marked as kid friendly.

What can you do on Porcupine?

Best for Cross-country skiing. Also: Mountain biking. Shared with bikes.

Is this a good week for Porcupine?

GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.

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