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Colorado

Cub Lake Trail

3.1 mi

Distance

540 ft

Gain

1h 12m

Time

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  • Inside Rocky Mountain National Park

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Elevation & route

Distance
3.1 mi
Elevation gain
540 ft
Highest point
8,620 ft
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About this trail

Cub Lake Trail is a 3.10-mile trail in Colorado with 540 feet of elevation gain. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 8,620 feet.

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