Cub Lake Trail
Rocky Mountain National Park • Estes Park, Colorado
easyout and back
4.6
Miles
540
Elevation Gain (ft)
3
Hours
8,620
High Point (ft)
Trail Description
An easy hike through Moraine Park's meadows and aspen groves to Cub Lake, a small lily-pad-covered lake surrounded by pines. Wildflowers in July, fall colors mid-September, and one of the most beginner-friendly RMNP trails outside the Bear Lake area.
Trail Highlights
Lily-pad-covered Cub Lake
Moraine Park meadows + wildflowers
Aspen groves for fall color
Less crowded than Bear Lake
Best Seasons
🌸spring
☀️summer
🍂fall
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Trail Information
County:Larimer
Nearest City:Estes Park
Parking Pass:National Park Pass
Dog-Friendly:No
Kid-Friendly:Yes
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