Four Cedars Outer Loop is a 1.8 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Beachcrest, Washington that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
kid friendly
birding
hiking
nature trips
trail running
walking
beach
forest
lake
river
views
wild flowers
wildlife
bugs
muddy
Picnic & Day-Use Facilities The park provides two kitchen shelters with electricity, plus 11 sheltered and 20 unsheltered picnic tables. Kitchen shelters include picnic tables, water, sinks, and grills. Both kitchen shelters can accommodate up to 50 guests. Due to limited parking, only one shelter may be reserved at a time. Early reservations are recommended. Visitors are encouraged to carpool. To reserve a kitchen shelter, call the park at 360-456-6464. Activities Trails 3 miles of hiking trails Water Activities & Features Boating - No Boat Launch Diving Fishing (saltwater) Swimming Clamming Crabbing Other Activities Beach exploration Bird watching Fire circles (2) Wildlife viewing Interpretive Opportunities Displays on the beach and in the upper picnic areas describe the evolution / ecology of the shoreline and the history of the park. Additional Information A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington state parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife website. Washington State Park/Discover Pass required.
This is an awesome loop, well-maintained. Despite the proximity to water, there were not many bugs. Lots of benches along the trail for resting. Our German shepherd loved it.
Love, love, this trail...had nice twists and turns, quiet and cool. Perfect for the beginner hiker and my pup
This would be on the low end of moderate. It is not flat but really only has a small amount of elevation. It is really a lovely walk.
This is a great trail for kids and a quick trail run. Easy hike for kids 6 and older. There are a couple of hills where they could tire out. If you want to check out the beach, make sure to check the tide tables, the lower the tide the further out you can walk! Don't forget your Washington State Parks pass
We enjoyed learning about the trees from the signs along the way. It was fun to head out to the beach when we finished. There were also tons of nice benches along the trail and picnic tables at the end. Also well marked.
Great trail! We did the 4 cedar trail. Still very muddy this time of year though so be prepared to have muddy shoes!
Took our little dog and 2 kids (4 and 8) - it was beautiful with lots to see. We did the sandy beach trail first, then 4 cedars. There were a lot of fellow hikers, and lots of dogs - all leashed and no poo on trail - yay! There were some super muddy and slippery areas, so don’t wear shoes that you don’t want yucky.
Pretty walk. A bit muddy this time of year, but with a some waterproof boots this trial is worth hiking :-)
Can be muddy, but this place is beautiful! bring some good boots if you plan on going on the beach area. Can also be smelly. Great for clamming if you're into that. REally pretty and different hikes around the area.
It’s an easy trail. Lots of traffic and very muddy, but was still a pleasant and pretty little hike. Something nice for a quick fix when you don’t have time to go somewhere with more incline. We did the loop clockwise and then went back counterclockwise to get a little more out of it. Doing that it give you 4 miles.
While my son and his wife made Thanksgiving dinner, my wife and I decided to visit the area and take a quick hike.
Great easy round trip. Had a coyote come across our trail, (biggest one I've seen in the woods about the size of a German Shepard) came running in front of us about 15yards and stopped about 20 yards away, then ran off.
Saw another much smaller one on the road, just as we were driving out of the parking lot.
Did this, it was slick with leaves. Still some awesome foliage. Will do this in the spring.
not many parking spots
Great hike, very kid and dog friendly.
Perfect hike for us, our 5 and 3 year old kids and the dog too.
great hike for kids. get their early. not much parking
Enjoyed this hike in the early afternoon. Decided to take the dogs with us and they seemed to enjoy it as well. Trail was the perfect distance for us and the dogs. The trail was also well kept and void of trash. Keep in mind that you will need to pay to park in the parking lot. 10 dollars for a day pass, well worth it. After the hike there is an opportunity to search for some clams of the beech. A wonderful time at the park, will be back.
Nearby and a fun walk. Off a paved road enough to be considered a hike but not very difficult. Good trail to tire out the dogs!
Nice trail for running. Only couple short spots that are steep enough you'd walk, but overall easy trail for family hike to burn off an hour or less.
we loved it. very dog friendly.just wish I had better shoes
Nice loop trail accessible from the lower parking lot, finishes close to the bathrooms. The trail has several information plaques that discuss the trees and environment. Some spots can get a bit muddy but there are ways around it if you don't want to go through it. There's also signs pointing you in the right direction along with some benches in the path. I was hoping for an ocean view but you won't see it until you get off the trail. Definitely worth doing, if anything go for the beach.
Nice little trail for an afternoon hike.
Pretty straightforward trail. Was fairly muddy today. One note is that it is a park that requires a Discovery Pass, or a one day $10 fee. I didn't have cash or a checkbook on me, and had no cell service; so I had to turn around, drive until I had service, and pay online. :)
A good place to get away and hike the trails and enjoy nature. Wear water resistant boots for the mud puddles on the path.