27 min
Overview
Double Down can be accessed as a continuation of Double Diamond or by climbing the Fragrance Lake Road. Either way, this 2015 constructed trail delivers the goods in typical Bellingham fashion with a fast, rowdy ride in beautiful forest with plenty of features.<br><br>Off of Double Diamond, take the hasty left-hand turn near the bottom of the trail (if you miss it, it's easy to retrace your steps). Follow this connection as it crosses the South Lost Lake Trail and intersects with the Fragrance Lake Road for about 200 feet. The proper start of Double Down begins on the outside of a subtle turn in the road that welcomes riders into an impressive old growth forest.<br><br>Double Down makes excellent use of the terrain as it winds in between massive trees, along a steep cliffside, and over three optional drops look for alternate routes, generally to the left. There's nothing particularly unmanageable about this trail, but it does require confident handling and precise navigating on the roots, steeps, and cliffside traverses particularly compared to Double Diamond. <br><br>Expect your smile factor to be high as you race to the bottom and the Lost Lake Parking Lot.
Trail Stats
1.8 km
1 m
343 m
75 m
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Photos
Kevin Quillan wades through a deep thicket of ferns at the bottom of Double Down.
Kevin Quillan wades through a deep thicket of ferns at the bottom of Double Down.
Riding through a lush forest on Double Down.
Riding through a lush forest on Double Down.
Another old growth giant on Double Down.
Another old growth giant on Double Down.
Cody Olsen drops the sets on Double Down.
Cody Olsen drops the sets on Double Down.
Craig Folsom drops an advanced line on Double Down.
Craig Folsom drops an advanced line on Double Down.
Kevin Foss rolls through the goal-post on Double Down.
Kevin Foss rolls through the goal-post on Double Down.
Steep rolls and plenty of exposure keep this section of Double Down exciting.
Steep rolls and plenty of exposure keep this section of Double Down exciting.
Tori Broughton passes between two giant sentinels on Double Down.
Tori Broughton passes between two giant sentinels on Double Down.
Things can get pretty narrow on this rough chute on Double Down.
Things can get pretty narrow on this rough chute on Double Down.
Bj Unti rails through a dusty and gravelly corner on the bottom of Double Down.
Bj Unti rails through a dusty and gravelly corner on the bottom of Double Down.
Fast berms invite riders to let it rip on Double Down. You just have to be able to hold on once things get rougher.
Fast berms invite riders to let it rip on Double Down. You just have to be able to hold on once things get rougher.
Matthew McCluskey winds his way through one of the area's neatest forests.
Matthew McCluskey winds his way through one of the area's neatest forests.
Russell Stevenson drops into the log-lined g-out. You can catch some good air out of the other side, just be ready to get bucked a bit.
Russell Stevenson drops into the log-lined g-out. You can catch some good air out of the other side, just be ready to get bucked a bit.