Near Chuckanut Lost Lake Loop
Navigating the most technical part during the Chuckanut 50k.
Near Chuckanut Lost Lake Loop
Bombing down Dan's Traverse during the Fragrance Lake Half Marathon.
Near Chuckanut Lost Lake Loop
A view east off of the Chuckanut Ridge Trail.
Near Chuckanut Lost Lake Loop
A series of steep steps usher visitors onto a tough, but magical, trail.
Near Chuckanut Lost Lake Loop
A late fall hike along the Rock Trail.

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Chuckanut Lost Lake Loop

4.3 (11 Ratings)
A loop around Chuckanut and Lost Lake avoiding the big climbs and most of the technical trails.
7.7
mi
Distance
1,466
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
7.75mi
Distance
1,466ft
Elevation Gain
1,466ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,603ft
High Point
1,059ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Start with a 1 mile climb up Dan's Traverse to the Chuckanut Ridge Trail. Turn left onto the ridge. You'll soon come to a great view of Mt. Baker on a clear day. Next you'll drop through a technical section for a short distance before looping around to an intersection with the North Lost Lake Trail. Take a right and continue on this wide, rolling trail. You'll see various trails to your left if you'd like to add distance, but those all involve steep climbs or more technical sections. Stay right and take a right at the next split in the trail. You'll now start a long climb skirting Lost Lake which is down to your left. Pass the Rock Trail trailhead on your right and continue climbing. At the top of the climb, head right onto South Lost Lake Trail for a long sweeping downhill. When you come to Fragrance Lake Road, head right and continue straight ahead up another 0.75 mile climb which will take you to Cleator Road. Head left down Cleator Road for a mile back to the start.

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Contributors
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