Cub Lake Hike , Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, USA
The Rocky Mountain National Park is located on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain region of Colorado, USA, close to the community of Estes Park. From Estes Park, the Rocky Mountain National Park Headquarters at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center is a 6km drive to the west on Route 36. From there, the junction to Bear Lake Road is a further 2 km along Route 36 on the left side, and after a 1 km drive along the scenic Bear Lake Road, a small spur road to the right leads to the Cub Lake Trailhead.
The Cub Lake Trailhead is at 2450 m. above sea level, and the 3.7km. hike to Cub Lake only requires a 165 m. increase in elevation. The first section of the trail is level as it crosses the western edge of the Moraine Park grasslands. The trail then climbs steadily through aspen and conifer woodlands, and eventually emerges at an area of tall wind-swept grasses. Beyond, surface water lily plants encircle the shallows of Cub Lake ---- the cobalt-blue center of the lake is plant-free. Interestingly, a clear narrow band of lake water bisects the encircling band of lily plants. Though this circular band looks as if a speedboat had cut it, it is in fact a natural phenomenon.
Beyond Cub Lake, a downhill trail eventually meets the Big Thompson River at The Pool junction. From there, a slightly downhill hiking trail parallels the river back to the Cub Lake Trailhead for a total loop hike of about 10 km. Along this return trail, the path crosses several large landslide areas, and passes through immense tumbled boulders in the Arch Rocks area.
Hiking to Cub Lake in the Rocky Mountain National Park - Colorado
Dave and Patti Foltz take a five mile hike to Cub Lake in the Rocky Mountain National Park on June 14, 2012.
Rocky Mountain National Park - Cub Lake Trail - Park Travel Review
The next episode of our #RockiesRoadTrip finds is on Cub Lake Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park! This was our first hike in Rocky Mountain National Park. We enjoyed it evening with the rain.
Cub Lake Trail is 2.3 miles long with an elevation gain of 540 feet. You hike to a mountain pond through mostly wooded trail.
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Cub Lake, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, United States
Cub Lake, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, USA 2005
From Estes Park, continue west on Hwy 36 to the Beaver Meadows entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park. Just beyond the entrance, turn left and head south on Bear Lake Rd. for about 1.3 miles, then turn right (west) toward the Moraine Park Campground (the turnoff is just past a large stand of aspen trees, near the Moraine Park Visitor's Center). This road follows the north side of Moraine Park for about 1/2 mile to another junction. At this junction, turn left toward the Fern Falls And Fern Lake and Cub Lake Trailheads. There are no facilities at the parking lot, but there is a restroom at the Fern Lake parking lot. The trailhead parking lot is small and fills up quickly. If so, you can continue up the road to the Fern Lake parking lot, but this will add about 1 mile if you walk back to the Cub Lake Trail. Be advised that during the busy summer months, even the Fern Lake parking lot can fill up by midmorning.
Cub Lake Rocky Mountains
Cub Lake Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado - 7 mile hike
We hiked 7 miles round trip on the trail that goes past Cub Lake at Rocky Mountain National Park bear Estes Park in Colorado
Cub Lake Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park, Autumn-2016
While hiking today, this meadow caught my attention
Cub Lake Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park
360 shot with Garmin Virb on Cub Lake Trail.
4 BEST DAY HIKES IN ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK | Everything You Need to Know [WILDLIFE & CAMPING]
Hiking and Camping in Rocky Mountain National Park was an absolutely incredible 4 day experience! Every day was a unique and inspiring new destination that left us at a complete loss for words! We had an absolute blast, and you will too if you follow our 4 day itinerary!
VIDEO TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction
1:16 - Day 1 - Hiking to Bierstadt Lake and a nature walk around Sprague Lake
2:19 - We saw a moose!!
5:15 - Day 2 - Hiking to Dream Lake and Emerald Lake
6:55 - Day 3 - Hiking to Bear Lake and Alberta Falls and a nature walk through Moraine Park
9:05 - Day 4 - Hiking a loop to Fern Lake, Fern Falls & Cub Lake and a nature walk through another part of Moraine Park!
10:45 - Bonus Hike up Lily Mountain just outside Rocky Mountain National Park!
Stop 1 - #bierstadtlake
Bierstadt Lake is about a 4 mile round-trip hike, about 1 mile and a half to the lake itself then a 1 mile loop around it. There are 2 separate trail to get to Bierstadt Lake, and both trails are excellent ways to achieve the goal: a morning exploring one of the most stunning lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park: Bierstadt Lake. Bierstadt Lake now holds a special place in our hearts, because it was the location where Zach saw his first moose!
Stop 2 - #spraguelake
Sprague Lake is more of a lakeside walk than a hike, but it is a MUST on any trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. Sprague Lake is located very close to both Bierstadt Lake trailheads, so it makes sense to do in succession with that hike. The walk around the lake itself is easy, and let's just say that old saying 'All good things take time' was not written by someone who had been to Sprague Lake.
Stop 3 - #dreamlake
Dream Lake is located on the hike to Emerald Lake, at just about the halfway point. FYI, there is a lake called Nymph Lake on the route as well, but this one is much less noteworthy than the larger two. Dream Lake is the most beautiful lake we saw in Rocky Mountain National Park. It was incredible.
Stop 4 - #emeraldlake
Now, Emerald Lake MIGHT be prettier than dream lake in the heat of the summer. This 'Dream Lake was the prettiest lake we saw' business might be considered cheating, because a few lakes we hiked to were still frozen over. Emerald Lake was one of those lakes. Now, this lake was STILL beautiful, even covered in ice!
Stop 5 - #bearlake
Whatever you do, you MUST make a stop at Bear Lake. It'll be the easiest stop on the adventure, except for maybe Sprague Lake, and you will thank yourself for making the trip. Like most lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park, the best part of the view!
Stop 6 - #albertafalls
Located a little over a mile from Bear Lake, ALberta Falls is nuique from ANY OTHER of the hikes on our 4 day adventure hiking the Rockies. How so? Well, it is the only waterfall on the adventure!
Stop 7 - #morainepark
Moraine Park is FREAKING HUGE! There is no way to see it all in one day, unless that is the only thing you do that day. It is enormous AND spectacular, and we saw 57 elk there!
Stop 8 - #fernlake
Fern Lake itself is 3.8 miles from the Fern Lake trailhead, but you can take it as fast or slow as you care to. And even better? Along the way is Fern Falls, a cascasing waterfalls flowing almost as powerfully as Alberta Falls.
Stop 9 - #cublake
We ourselves did not spot any moose here at Cub Lake, however we heard from at least 4 or 5 people who went to Cub Lake on previous days who did see a moose hanging out. We must have went on the day that moose was intermittent fasting or something, because we didn't find them. However, that shouldn't take away from Cub Lake itself, because the lake was incredible. It was the bluest lake we saw without a doubt!
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About Zach & Julie:
We first found out each other had a passion for travel when we started dating, and set off on our first trip together to sunny San Diego after only dating for a few short weeks! You really learn who someone is when you travel with them... Everything started off great with a delayed flight and lost baggage (the only reason Zach has broken Julie’s terrible overpacking habits and convinced her to become a backpacker gal) but we bonded the rest of the time over sunsets, bike rides, seafood and strong coffee. We were quickly hooked to the feeling of exploring a new place and found ourselves planning our next trip before returning home from the last.
Starting in January 2019, we purchased a 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan MV and are making the road our home! We spent 2 months converting our van (Winnie) into our home, with a TON of help from YouTube tutorials, and of course some help from Zach's handyman pops. Now every day is a new adventure!
Cub Lake Trail Sept 29 2014
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Cub lake Trail- Rocky Mountains
2.3 miles almost straight up. Legs were burning at the end but it was soo worth it! Beautiful mountain lake with liilie pads just tucked away in the forest.
Cub Lake Hike, Rocky Mountain National Park
July 2015 hike to Cub Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA. A Quick Video by Kea Giles.
Fern Lake - Rocky Mountain National Park
Nick Sangetta and Barb Sangetta hike to Fern Lake in the Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado on June 6, 2019. Wildlife: Moose, Elk, Least Chipmunk, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Robin
Cub Lake Hike August 2011 - Rocky Mountain National Park
Hike to Cub Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park in August 2011, Fern Lake, Colorado, the Big Thompson, The Pool
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Cub Lake Trail: Rocky Mountains National Park
This trail is about 4.8 miles round trip. It's a moderate hike through a pine forest burned in the 2012 fire. You'll pass through an Aspen grove, hike along small creeks, beaver dams, and finally reach Cub Lake.
Cub Lake Trail-RMNP
Rocky Mountain National Park, Cub Lake Trail with the family.
Elks - Cub Lake hiking
During my hike at Cub Lake, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, I came cross this.... totally magical!!
A Rocky Mountain Hike
These are some highlights from a hike in Rocky Mountain National Park. This hike leaves the Cub Lake trailhead, goes by Cub Lake (which was a massive burn area this past fall (2013)), and on to The Pool.
Shot in 100% GoPro HD Hero 2.
Music: Hey There Delilah Plain White T's
Emerald Lake Hike, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, USA
The Rocky Mountain National Park is located on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain region of Colorado, USA, close to the community of Estes Park. From Estes Park, the Rocky Mountain National Park Headquarters at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center is a 6km drive to the west on Route 36. From there, the junction to Bear Lake Road is a further 2 km along Route 36 on the left side, and a 14 km drive along the scenic Bear Lake Road leads to the Bear Lake Trailhead.
Since the Bear Lake Trailhead is at 2871 m. above sea level, the 2.9 km. trail to Emerald Lake involves only a further 208 m. gain in elevation. Along the way, the trail passes Nymph Lake after 0.8 km., and Dream Lake after 1.8 km. Views from the trail include Flattop Mountain, Hallett Peak and Glacier Gorge. In early September, just before the first snowfalls of the coming winter season, large groves of aspen provide brilliant splashes of chrome yellow and salmon-pink color.