Near Burnout Trail
Climbing the early switchbacks of the Fragrance Lake Trail.
Near Burnout Trail
Interurban Trail where it intersects with a parking lot along Chuckanut Drive.
Near Burnout Trail
Interurban Trail intersection at the beginning of a pedestrian-only section (from the trail down to Chuckanut Drive). The Interurban Trail itself does allow bikes.
Near Burnout Trail
While not overly muddy, the trail can be a bit wet if it's been raining recently.
Near Burnout Trail
A long bridge spans a small waterfall near the start of the trail.

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Burnout Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
A steep roadbed trail to a beautiful overlook of the Puget Sound.
4.9
mi
Distance
1,037
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Regional Classic
A must do route for the area handpicked by local experts.
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.87mi
Distance
1,037ft
Elevation Gain
1,037ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,146ft
High Point
195ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
A relatively smooth 4-mile climb with just under 2,000 feet of elevation gain. The last mile is the steepest. Start on Fragrance Lake Road and after about 3/4 of a mile there will be a fork in the road. Take the right-hand side split and follow the sign for Burnout. On a clear and sunny day, you'll be greeted with epic views of the San Juans, Puget Sound, and Olympic National Park. A wide and relatively open "summit" allows for great photos or a picnic. This trail can be used as an out-and-back or you can connect to the Lost Lake trail and make it a bigger loop.

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Contributors
Justin Daniels