The Four Cedars Outer Loop In Washington Takes You From The Forest To The Lake And Back
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Jessica Wick
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Located in Thurston County just outside of Olympia, Tolmie State Park is a public recreation area that covers 154 acres, much of it bordering Nisqually Beach on Puget Sound. The park was named after William Fraser Tolmie, a Hudson’s Bay Company officer. That’s where you’ll find the Four Cedars Outer Loop, a beautiful (and easy) hiking trail that takes you from forest land to a tranquil lake and back again.
The trail is family-friendly, and dogs are welcome as long as they stay leashed.
If you get the chance, make sure to read the signs you''ll see along the way. You can learn about the native wildlife and the role wetlands play in creating a healthy habitat for them.
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This is a section of the Sandy Beach Trail.
A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington parks, so you might spot some people trying their hand at fishing, depending on the season.
Early to mid-fall is an especially delightful time, just before the first autumn frost.
Depending on where you live, you can easily spend the day in nature and be home for dinner.
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Four Cedars Trail @ Tolmie State Park, 7836 61st Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98516, USA