Cub Lake

Estes Park, CO

Cub Lake

For much of its length across the level floor of Moraine Park, the trail is extremely easy to walk. Spoiled by the initial easiness of the trail, hikers may think the last half mile is rather steep. Jammed with innumerable opportunities for close-up photos, the Cub Lake Trail is not notable for its scenery, compared with much of the rest of the park. Low scenery potential and extremely abundant opportunities for studying small, intimate details that are abundant along the way to Cub Lake make this an ideal trail for cloudy-day hiking. Clouds may be welcome at the start of the trail, which offers scant shade. Insect repellent also may be beneficial. Highlights: Wildflowers, wildlife, Cub Lake.

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