Fragrance & Lost Lakes

A moderate day hike just south of Bellingham in the Chuckanut Mountains on a trail that switchbacks up to Fragrance Lake and then onto the more isolated Lost Lake.

getting there

From Bellingham: Take Exit 250 off of I-5 south of Bellingham and turn west onto Old Fairhaven Parkway. Drive 0.1 mile, turn left onto 30th St and drive 1 mile (30th St becomes 32nd St).  Turn right onto Old Samish Rd, drive 0.6 mile, turn left onto Chuckanut Drive (SR-11) and drive 4.4 miles south to the  Lost Lake Trailhead (200 ft).

From Mount Vernon: Take Exit 231 off of I-5 north of Mount Vernon and drive 14.2 miles north on Chuckanut Drive (SR-11) to the Lost Lake Trailhead (200 ft).

on the trail

fragrance lake

5.5-mile loop with 1,000 feet of elevation gain

An easy loop hike on trail that switchbacks up steeply through old cedars to a secluded lake.

fragrance & lost lakes

10 miles with 1,300 feet of elevation gain

Follow the trail up switchbacks to Fragrance Lake and then onto the more isolated Lost Lake.

Information for Leaders

permits

The Mountaineers has a commercial use permit with Washington State Parks for all free and fee-based outings at state parks. Leaders should carry a print or digital copy of our  commercial use permit to show rangers they may encounter. 

  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Length: 8.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,300 ft
  • 1,600 ft
Map
  • USGS Bellingham South
  • Trails of the Chuckanut Mountains
  • Chuckanut Mountain Recreation Map
Activities

Upcoming Activities

CHS Alumni Hike - Fragrance Lake

Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series Alumni
Alumni-only hikes offered for graduates of Seattle CHS. Led at a CHS2 pace of 2.0-3.0mph.
Difficulty: Moderate
Fri, Apr 5, 2024
Prerequisites
0 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Apr 3
Seattle Branch
Gunilla Luthra

CHS 2 Hike - Fragrance Lake

Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph). We will start at the
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, Apr 6, 2024
No Prerequisites
1 participant on waitlist 0 instructors
Registration closes Apr 4
Seattle Branch

Day Hike - Lost Lake

Day Hiking Trip
Bellingham Uphill Training Series: 25-40lb hike of "Rock Trail Loop": from Lost Lake Trailhead towards
Difficulty: Moderate
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration opens Apr 17
Bellingham Branch
Will Hill

May Hikes: 3 to 5.5 miles, 300 to 1,250 feet gain - Fragrance & Lost Lakes

Day Hiking Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course
A pleasant hike in Larrabee State Park which journeys through old-growth forest to a secluded
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, May 4, 2024
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens Apr 5; Instructor registration open now
Foothills Branch
Shelly Dearmon

CHS 1 Hike - Fragrance Lake Loop

Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
A pleasant, early-season conditioning hike in Larrabee State Park which journeys through old-growth forest to
Difficulty: Moderate
Sun, May 5, 2024
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens Apr 17; Instructor registration open now
Seattle Branch
Negin Samandari

June Hikes: 3.5 to 6 miles, 400 to 1,500 feet gain - Fragrance Lake

Day Hiking Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course
This hike may count toward your monthly required GoHike course June hike.
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, Jun 29, 2024
No Prerequisites
10 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens May 3; Instructor registration open now
Foothills Branch

August Hikes: 4 miles to 7 miles, 600 to 2,000 feet gain - Fragrance Lake

Day Hiking Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course
This hike may count toward your monthly required GoHike course August hike.
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, Aug 3, 2024
No Prerequisites
10 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jul 5; Instructor registration open now
Foothills Branch
Sue Krienen
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  • Fragrance Lake
  • Fragrance Lake Loop
  • Lost Lake
  • Fragrance & Lost Lakes Loop
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