Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area — Attraction in Alberta

Such a nice area! Forest all around, even as you drive in. The paths are quite nice and there are points where you can switch from one trail to the other and change it up a bit. The longest trail is up to 3.7 km and the other three are under 3 km, so if you walked all of them it will be a little over 10 km. There are wild raspberries on both sides of all the trails! The parking lot is big (several sections). There are washrooms at the start of the trail. There are maps where all the trails converge which is quite convenient. Lots of benches all over and some fire pits, as well as picnic tables and even a small playground. Will definitely be going back, as it is about 10 minutes away from....

Great place to get out in nature to go for a long hike or a short walk and get your steps in. Always a good idea to dress weather appropriate, after a rain it can be quite muddy and it’s always a good idea to bring some bug spray. It can get quite muggy and humid. I usually take my dogs and they love it, I’ve also seen some people riding their horses on the trails

They even have picnic tables if you want to pack a lunch and have a picnic. The grounds are maintained well and kept very clean and have portable washrooms by the main parking area.

It’s always a good idea to keep your car locked and don’t leave your valuables laying around. They have had issues with cars being broken into...

I love this area. Seems to have something for everyone. Some light trails for a stroll with the kids and family and some more challenging hilly sections if you want to get the heart rate up a bit. It has nice little water ways where you can view wildlife and an area for a family or group picnic. My only wish would be if it was bigger because I find the entire area, with the hills and water ways to be so beautiful. My favorite times are Summer and Fall. Note. I didn't partake but aside from the groomed trails, there are supposedly some nice single tracks throughout which with the terrain would likely make a good challenging...