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5.27 miles
Elevation Gain
771 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
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Added by Ryan Mckinney
Cub Lake in Rocky Mountain NP offers amazing wildlife viewing opportunities and excellent fly fishing in the Big Thompson River.
Rocky Mountain National Park showcases 355 miles of hiking trails, 6 campgrounds, and hundreds of backcountry camp sites.
Cub Lake is an excellent trail for viewing wildlife. There are small ponds that you will pass on this trail that are great locations for spotting elk, mule deer, and moose. The majority of this trail is easy but slightly steepens towards the end. Cub Lake Trail is very well marked and maintained. It is difficult to explore the shoreline of Cub Lake because of the fallen timber that surrounds the lake.
Moraine Park is a great basecamp for preparing for this adventure.
PERMITS & RESERVATIONS:
- Camping: Be sure to obtain a backcountry camping permit from the Backcountry Office, which is adjacent to the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center on the east side of the park. Permits can also be reserved at Recreation.Gov. This fee does not include the Park entrance fee
- National Park Entrance: 1-day entrance; 7-day entrance; America the Beautiful Pass
- Timed entry reservation -- these are in effect in RMNP end of May through mid October
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Rachael Westergard
8/10/2020
Elk everywhere!
We saw so many elk on this trail! Keep your eyes out, because there may be some nearby! Beautiful trail, perfect to see wildlife.
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Haley Baker
9/12/2016
One Of My New Favorites
We haven't done much hiking in Moraine Park, but after this hike that's bound to change. Cub Lake is absolutely gorgeous and the scenery ...
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