Four Cedars Outer Loop is a 1.8 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Olympia, 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.
NOTE: As of January 2021, users have reported that the upper portion of the loop may be closed. The Discover Pass is required for vehicular entrance to this park. An Annual Pass costs $30 and a Day Pass is $10. 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. 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.
50 parking spaces / two lots / upper and lower. Trail starts from lower parking lot at far end.
Tolmie State Park 7730 61st Ave. N.E. Olympia, WA 98506 Ph: 360-456-6464 Hours Summer 8 a.m. - dusk Winter September 17 through April 15 Wednesday - Sunday 9 a.m. - dusk
Tolmie State Park 7730 61st Ave. N.E. Olympia, WA 98506 Google Map. https://www.google.com/maps/preview?ll=47.119264,-122.775422&z=11&t=m&hl=en-US&gl=US&mapclient=embed&cid=5768853272181720254
February 28, 2021Great trail unless it’s been raining. Extremely muddy right now.
February 20, 2021February 11, 2021- Discover Pass required - Dogs allowed (doggie bags and trash at parking) - A couple manageable blow downs - Muddy beyond all belief - Easy for kids or new hikers
February 3, 2021trails OK, even the "closed" section of 4 Cedars trail, though muddy. tide was far out at 4 pm, enormous oyster flats.
January 25, 2021Suuuuper muddy pretty much the whole way. It was cold and rainy today, so we only saw a handful of people on the trail. But the second half of the loop was closed so we had to take a different trail rather than finishing the loop. Also walked all along the beach. Super chill place to adventure around for the day
January 16, 2021January 16, 2021January 2, 2021Very muddy and slippery but still enjoyable.
December 30, 2020December 21, 2020December 19, 2020December 14, 2020Easy. Muddy. Nice trail. The ocean is also a plus. Just a simple loop with beautiful moss on trees.
December 13, 2020December 12, 2020very muddy
November 29, 2020Great little trail close into town. Dog and family friendly. Good picnic area also.
November 29, 2020Nice trail. Well marked. Little muddy
November 29, 2020November 27, 2020Pretty walk in the woods but not much to see. Nice stroll but that’s about it.
November 27, 2020Kids loved that the trails (because it’s the rainy season) had plenty of muddy parts! They also enjoyed hopping on wood path over the mud. We had fun reading the signs about the trees and loved the views. This is now on my favorite list of walks to do with my kids :) Adding: there are some holes in some of the wooden walking paths
November 18, 2020Wet and muddy but it’s late November :)
November 4, 2020October 24, 2020It is a pretty trail. Not by real viewpoints. Pretty mellow. Some people. Not lots though.
October 10, 2020
