Our Adventure was with Aspire Tours and Josh to Cub Lake. Josh was a great guide and provided Denver history on the drive up. Cub Lake Trail is a either a 6 mile loop, or a 5 mile in and out on one side. It's a Moderate rated trail. As weather can change, the best footware is mid-ankle (or higher) hiking boots or trail runners with tread. Footware such as Vans or deck shoes is not appropriate as there are areas of rocky incline and the rocks can be slippery. Wear layers as we experience a morning chill, to warm, to a mini micro hail event, back to sun. Hiking poles are helpful but not necessary. Bring at least 2 liters of water as the elevation can cause dehydration. The hike is gorgeous with an approximate 600 ft elevation change, starting around 8100 ft to 8700 ft. Thus, keep elevation fatigue in mind if your recent to the area. The vistas are stunning and there are elk in the area: often with bulls heard calling out. Cub Lake is a smaller but beautiful lake and great for a shoreside lunch