Beaver Creek Trail 
- Length - 4.1 km (2.6 miles) one way
- Trailhead: - Beaver Creek Campground, Elkwater Lake area.
- Description: This trail winds through a poplar and spruce
woodland following a beaver dam abundant creek. The lodgepole pine forest
becomes more dominant with the increase in elevation. This trail
is bumpy with numerous wet areas and is not recommended for mountain
biking.
- Destination: - Nichols Springs Parking Lot.
- Links: - Horseshoe Canyon Trail, Mitchell Trail, Plateau
Trail
Firerock Trail 
- Length - 1.6 km (1 mile) one way
- Trailhead: - West central day use, Elkwater Lake area.
- Description: This moderate trail contains an initial steep
section leading past a glacial erratic and into the poplar and spruce
forest. Appropriate for both hiking and mountain biking.
- Destination: - C and D loops of Firerock campground.
- Links: - Horseshoe Canyon Trail, Shoreline Trail
Highline Trail 
- Length - 1.3 km (0.8 miles) one way
- Trailhead: -Junction of Rodeo Loop trail and Spruce Coulee
trail, East of Elkwater Lake area.
- Description: This groomed trail offers some exciting changes
in terrain through a variety of forest settings. Return trip is
made via Spruce Coulee trail.
- Destination: - Spruce Coulee trail.
- Links: - Rodeo Loop trail.
Horseshoe Canyon Trail
- Length - 4 km (2.5 miles) one way
- Trailhead: - Base of Old Baldy, Elkwater Lake area.
- Description: This 200 metres (600 feet) gradual climb follows
the trail through stands of aspen, spruce and lodgepole pine. Good mountain
biking.
- Destination: - This somewhat strenuous hike will be rewarding
when you reach the spectacular view at the Horseshoe Canyon Lookout
Point.
- Links to: - Firerock trail, Beaver Creek Trail, Mitchell
Trail, Plateau Trail.
Lakeside Trail
- Length - 2 km (1.3 miles) return
- Trailhead: - Spruce Coulee Reservoir (near the boat ramp).
- Description: This trail meanders along the lakes west shoreline
and back to the campground via the Spruce Coulee Trail. Not recommended for mountain biking.
- Destination: - Spruce Coulee Campground.
- Links: - Spruce Coulee Trail.
Mitchell Trail
- Length - 2.8 km (1.8 miles) one way
- Trailhead: - Elkwater Campground, Elkwater lake area.
- Description: This trail climbs steadily through mixed wood
and lodgepole pine forest and ends on the plateau. Not recommended for
mountain biking.
- Destination: - Murray Hill Road.
- Links: - Beaver Creek, Horseshoe Canyon Trail, Plateau
Trail.
Rodeo Loop Trail
- Length - 2.2 km (1.4 miles) one way
- Trailhead: - Off of highway 41 just south of the rodeo grounds,
East of Elkwater Lake area.
- Description: Enjoy a tour through spruce and poplar woodlands
with some challenging hills along way. Expert skiers.
- Destination: - Spruce Coulee trail.
- Links: - Highline trail.
Shoreline Trail  
- Length - 2.4 km (1.5 miles) one way
- Trailhead: - East End Day Use or Firerock Day Use Areas, Elkwater
Lake area.
- Description: Asphalt pathway follows the south shoreline of
Elkwater Lake, with boardwalks over marshy sections. This trail
is designated as part of the Trans Canada Trail system. It is
accessible by wheelchair stroller, and bicycle.
- Destination: - East End Day Use of Firerock Day Use Areas.
- Links: - Firerock Trail, Soggy Bottom Trail.
Soggy Bottom Trail
- Length - 1 km (0.6 miles) return
- Trailhead: - East end day use, Elkwater Lake area.
- Description: Asphalt and Boardwalk route which offers an easy
stroll through forest and marsh. This trail is designated as part of
the Trans Canada Trail system. Accessible by wheelchair, stroller
and bicycle.
- Destination: - Return loop to East End Day Use.
- Links: - Shoreline Trail, Sunset Trail.
Spring Creek Trails
- Length - 10.2 km (6.4 miles) of return loops
- Trailhead: -Located on Murray Hill road, one km (0.6 miles)
west of highway 41, approximately 7.0 km (4.4 miles) south of Elkwater
Lake.
- Description: Excellent variety of trails for the novice skier.
Warm up shelter is available at Willow Creek campground.
- Destination: - Trailhead.
Spruce Coulee Trail
- Length - 8.4 km (5.2 miles) one way
- Trailhead: - Off of highway 41 just south of the rodeo grounds,
East of Elkwater Lake area.
- Description: This trail follows an abandoned road, passes
a number of beaver ponds, and meanders through woodland and open fields.
This trail is designated as part of the Trans Canada Trail System.
Excellent for experienced mountain bikers. Expert Skiers.
- Destination: - Spruce Coulee Campground
- Links: - Sunset Trail, Rodeo loop, Lakeside Trail, Streamside
Trail,
Trans Canada Trail.
Streamside Trail
- Length - 2.8 km (1.8 miles) one way
- Trailhead: - Spruce Coulee Campground (by the parking lot).
- Description: Streamside trail follows a stream through a spruce
forest and climbs to the plateau joining the Trans Canada Trail. Not recommended for mountain
biking.
- Destination: - Spruce Coulee Campground.
- Links: - Trans Canada Trail
Sunset Trail
- Length - 1.1 km (0.7 miles) one way
- Trailhead: - Adjacent to the park administration office, Elkwater
Lake area.
- Description: - A spectacular view of waterfowl habitat.
This trail is designated as part of the Trans Canada Trail system.
Appropriate for hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing.
- Destination: - Spruce Coulee trailhead.
- Links: - Soggy bottom Trail, Spruce Coulee Trail
- Length - 8.2 km (5.1 miles) one way
- Trailhead: - Reesor Lake Campground parking lot.
- Description: This trail provides a moderately strenuous climb
for both hiker and mountain biker, but the view of the surrounding countryside
is well worth the effort.
- Destination: - Spruce Coulee Campground
- Links: - Streamside Trail, Spruce Coulee Trail, Lakeside
Trail.
- The Trans Canada Trail system through Cypress Hills, Alberta spans
29 km from the Saskatewan/Alberta border to the west end of Elkwater Lake. It is
comprised of the Battle Creek Road as well as the following trails;
Spruce Coulee, Sunset, Soggy Bottom, Shoreline and the section
officially called the Trans Canada Trail.
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