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Cub Lake Trail

Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Not top of the world but close to heaven
Ranked #10 of 29 attractions in Estes Park
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Hiking Trails
Not top of the world but close to heaven Cub Lake Waterfall on Fern Lake Trail
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Gatlinburg
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great trail”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Great trail good to snowsjow when there is enough snow on the ground More

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“Very good.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Very good hike, not to strenous. Tip, start at the east end in the meadows and go around to the pool not as much climbing. More

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Nantucket, Massachusetts
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“pretty easy hike”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

This is a nice little hike which I believe is about 4.5 miles round trip, but is nice to turn into a loop by continuing past Cub Lake to the "Pool" and back to the Cub Lake trailhead via the Fern Lake trail. More

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Masonville, CO
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Nice Easy Hike or Snowshoe”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Cub Lake Trail is a nice easy going trail off of Bear Lake Road that may not have enough snow in late March for snowshoeing but is an easy quiet getaway. Nice picnic tables nearby for lunch. More

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Loveland, CO
2 reviews
“Winter in the Park”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

Winter on the trails at RMNP is quieter. We hiked to Cub Lake via the Pool and seeing the lake from this angle was quite impressive. More

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Westminster, Colorado
2 reviews
“Nice trail for March”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

Went to snow-shoe, ended up with "yack tracks". Nice hike - about 7.5M round trip. Nice temps, bit muddy in spots. As always, RMNP has beauty that differs throughout the year. Always interesting to see those unprepared for hiking in CO. More

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Windsor, Colorado
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Great Hike”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

This is a great hike up to Cub Lake. You can continue on then and then come back on Fawn Lake trail. The downside is its hard to find a parking spot. More

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“GORGEOUS HIKE”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

Have proper footwear, jacket and rain gear, drinks and snacks. GORGEOUS! You will see elk in the fall. More

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Colorado
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Great easy hike”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012

Easy hike for family with kids - busy in summer and on weekends in the shoulder seasons. More

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New York City, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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“Interesting Trail”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012
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A scenic trail but too rocky for my feet. Part of it looks lke the rocks of a former stream bed. Requires moderate fitness but the lower portion is flat and easily negotiable. More

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