Bear Lake is encircled by a nearly 1-mile loop trail that visitors enjoy for its ease and beauty, especially during the fall when the aspens turn gold. Spruce, fir and pine trees also surround the ...

There are also options to make access to this destination a longer adventure, with a 6.9-mile trail leading from Bear Lake or a 3.5-mile hike from the Cub Lake Trailhead (both distances are one way).

Start by parking in the small dirt lot along Kaley Cottage Road off Bear Lake Road (located south of the Moraine Park Discovery Center). Take the trail in a clockwise loop by hiking west out of ...