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Summary: In the spring, there are lots of interesting wildflowers including Wintergreen, Calypso Orchids and Coralroot. We also saw some large snails and a rough-skinned newt. The trail itself is in forest with few views of anything else. You will walk parrallel to the lake for a long distance with only teasing views. Once you get there, the shoreline is very boggy and not much to do. It is not a popular trail so likely you will have it to yourself. Be careful of the thick stands of stinging nettle lining both sides of the trail on the Lost Lake part. Trailhead: Drive south from Bellingham on Chuckanut Drive. Park at the Fragrance Lake Trailhead. This is a fee area. Take the Fragrance Lake Trail to a junction at about 2 miles. Take the trail to the right instead of to Fragrance Lake and walk about 200 feet down an old logging road. The Lost Lake trail will be on the left. When you get to a white gate, go around it and you will be on the 2 mile trail down to the lake. In the rainy season, there are some waterfalls. The lake does not have much of a shoreline, lots of boggy areas around it. (Lat:48.64727 Lon:-122.48634) Trail Guides for Lost Lake: Hiking Whatcom County by Ken Wilcox (NW Wild Books) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Bellingham Parks and Recreation 360 676-6985 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Robbie Hochreiter, who has posted 24 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Brett on 6/19/2008 The last 1/2 of the trail is very muddy most of the year. Stinging nettles are dense in the late spring/summer. The west side of the lake is extremely difficult to reach, and the north and south ends are fairly boggy. There are a few decent lookouts on the east side, and the outlet stream is a work of wonder. Lots of fallen trees and dead fall makes this trail difficult. The lake holds a population of stunted (small!) Coastal Cutthroat trout. If you plan to fish, bring plenty of tackle as the majority of the lake is very snag-filled.
Reviewed by yeahdude on 12/10/2005 anyone know about the fish in it?
Reviewed by SL on 10/8/2005 I hiked in to Fragrance Lake first, but was more impressed with the lookout views than with the lake itself. I then hiked from there to Lost Lake and just about died slipping throught the mud in some spots, but that and the constant heart break of thinking I was finally done climbing, only to have to hike another steep hill was what made it so fun. The trail gets lost on the west side when you get to the north part of the lake, but it's fun finding you're way to the water. There are some cool rocks on the east side that are great to relax and have your luch on while looking into the lake. It's a nicer view than the pics show, and worth the trip (in my opinion). 
Reviewed by Viewer on 9/4/2004 i miss lost lake . i have hiked in several times , and fragrance . yes , it is not too traveled . that is one of the reasons to choose lost for a hike . has anyone mentioned big foot? or the small cave { hole in rock )? or the glimpse of the san juans from one point on the trail ? Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Washington Hiking, Washington Trails, Washington Hikes, Whatcom County Hiking, Whatcom County Trails, Whatcom County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
