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Day Hike - Fragrance & Lost Lakes

Well maintained trail through a lovely forest. Gentle switchbacks lead to small, clear lake with lots of places to sit & snack. .2mi side trail about a 1/4 of the way up leads to amazing views of the San Juans.

Terri Perlman Terri Perlman
May 02, 2025
  • Road suitable for all vehicles

  • Chuckanut drive closed for an undetermined amount of time to clear a significant rockfall.   Exit 246 off I-5 to Old Samish road is a lovely drive that leads to Chuckanut drive.  Drive south ~4.4 miles to Lost Lake Parking Lot.   Good size lot with clean, well-stocked toilets.   Discovery Pass required.     

Lovely shaded, forested hike on a well-maintained trail.   Trilliums, Bleeding Hearts & Skunk Cabage were beginning to bloom.   Many varieties of ferns.   

Early morning weekday trip & closure of Hwy 11/Chuckanut drive allowed for plenty of parking and few other people.   This is a very popular and accessible trail.  The Interurban Trail that leads to the Fragrance Lake trail is popular with cyclists so be aware & share the trail!  

We had amazing Spring weather, clear & sunny.   Started off cool low 50's and ended up warm nearly 70.  Trail was dry with a couple of small, muddy areas.   

We hiked slow & steady, stopping to look at flora & take pictures.   We took the loop trail around the lake and the scenic overlook side trail on our return.   Roundtrip just over 4 hours with a good snack break at the Lake.