Oyster Dome
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Fragrance Lake
Puget Sound and Islands
updated 1 week ago
Fragrance Lake Trail is in good condition with no significant issues reported. The trail is snow-free as of September 16. The road leading to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles, and parking at the small lot off Chuckanut Drive can fill up by late morning, as noted on September 16. Bug activity has not been an issue in recent reports. The lake itself is noted as being a perfect temperature for swimming in late July.
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What hikers ask about Fragrance Lake
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The small trailhead parking lot off Chuckanut Drive can fill up quickly, especially by late morning, as of September 16. If the main lot is full, an alternative is to use the lot by the state park office and start the loop from there.
Recent reports from September 16, August 25, and July 2 indicate the trail is in good condition with no significant issues or tree blockages encountered.
Yes, multiple reports from September 16, August 25, July 27, July 6, and July 2 state that the road is suitable for all vehicles.
The lake is reported to be a perfect temperature for swimming as of late July.
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Recent1 week ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Took advantage of a perfect weather day, and gave this trail a go. Did a loop - up the "fragrance lake trail", around the lake, and back down via the "fragrance lake road" and the "interurban trail", ...
Older1 month ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Older2 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Lovely afternoon for a swim in Fragrance Lake. Sweet little comfortably uphill trek through forest with peekaboos of Puget Sound in a few places. The lake is the perfect temperature for a swim right ...
Older2 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
The trail itself was beautiful. I feel like it was more uphill than the reports were saying. Uphill at the switchbacks and then a few uphill after that. Overall very durable and the lake was beautiful...
Older2 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
This trip report is for the Fragrance Lake Trail; not for the lake itself.Went out for a short hike today along the Fragrance Lake trail! Started at around 3:15pm at Chuckanut Drive - The side lot off...
Older3 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Ok hike. It feels like you are at an REI on their test course for bikes and new shoes. The plethora of benches (every few yards) is a nice thought but coupled with the immaculate and wide trail, it fe...
Older4 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
perfect hike! more banana slugs than people, lake swim all to ourselves on a beautiful Saturday mid morning. plenty of parking
Older5 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
A nice hike up the lake today, not many cars in the parking lot and pleasant weather. The hike itself is not very eventful or scenic but offers a good workout with a steady grade. There seemed to be s...
Older5 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Lovely hike for a sunny day! Starts with gentle switchbacks for an initial climb before turning deeper into the forest. Nice views of the cove and the San Juan Islands, just starting to be filled in w...
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
We were on a territorial as well as a time constraint so decided on a hike up the Two Dollar Trail and around Fragrance Lake.The trail is in excellent condition.It starts with a slightly moderate uphi...