Two Dollar Trail

Puget Sound and Islands

updated 3 weeks ago

The Two Dollar Trail is reported to be in good condition as of August 29 and July 9 and July 6. The trail is snow-free, and there were no significant bug issues reported. Road access is generally good; one report from August 29 notes the road is rough but passable, while earlier reports from July 9 and July 6 indicate it is suitable for all vehicles. Some hikers have noted that the trail may involve more uphill climbing than anticipated, particularly on the switchbacks.

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The road is generally accessible. One report from August 29 described it as rough but passable. Earlier reports from July 9 and July 6 indicated the road was suitable for all vehicles.

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Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area

We found the total elevation gain (by Apple Watch, which is cumulative not net) to be 1,050 ft for a round trip to the lake including one lap around the lake's perimeter.  Likewise my watch said 4.5 m...

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...

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area

The trail is in good condition and there were no obstructions. A tree did fall during our hike, but it was off the trail, towards the entrance.

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area

I'm old-ish and not in great shape so this trail was a step up in difficulty from what I normally hike.  There's very little level ground - you're either going up or down hill (mostly up on the way in...

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area

I wasn’t expecting bugs, so I left the bug spray at home. Big mistake! Otherwise a lovely hike. The road felt rough to me but there were lower-clearance vehicles that made it to the trailhead as well....

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...

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area

Moved up north to be closer to the North Cascades in pursuit of hiking all 100 WA classic hikes. And awaiting the snow melt by working through another fine guidebook by Craig Romano, Urban Trails Bell...

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area

Beautiful day for a hike, and perfect hike for a day where I still wanted to sleep in for a little extra. Road was clear and in good condition with minimal bumps and when I arrived a bit after 11 ther...