Partial hike, 59° with sunshine. Hiked at 10am. Very few hikers, tide was out so there were a group of toddlers exploring. A lot of benches along lower trail for those who want/need to stop and rest.

I don't do a lot of hiking in state parks, as they're often rather short and crowded. I was staying at my MILs house near Tolmie though, so my husband and I got up and hiked the Four Cedars Loop early. I was pleasantly surprised by how gorgeous it was, and we didn't see another soul. This was an easy (think aging relative and kid-friendly easy) hike on a well maintained and beautiful trail. I'd do it again when in the area.

good enjoyable hike.

I had been planning to visit this Park for over a week, and finally got the beautiful day and opportunity to do so and man, I was NOT disappointed. We arrived at the park about 2PM, 75+ degree weather, the kids and I walked down to the beach to throw a few rocks in the water before starting our hike. Once we started, the tall trees threw shade from the sun. Most of the "muddy" spots are dried up and posed no problems getting around them. Plan a solid hour and a half for this hike, especially if you decide to do the entire 4 Cedars trails. It's a GREAT hike for kids and animals. Not crowded at all. Definitely coming back because I want to see the "Twin Creeks" section of the trail. (Kids didn't wan't to continue that way lol)

We (mother, daughter, and beagle) decided to combine two shorter hikes today: Four Cedars at Tolmie State Park and Sesqualitchew Creek in Dupont. This trip report is for Four Cedars. From the uppermost parking area, we walked the short interpretive trail at the ranger station, which had signs in front of each plant identifying red huckleberry, orange honeysuckle, thimbleberry, salmonberry, etc. we took a steep, paved trail down to the beach, where we saw teal and bufflehead along with malards. True Solomons Seal is in bloom. Walking along the beach and crossing the bridge connected us with the start of Four Cedars and Sandy Beach Trails. There were a number of interpretive signs/ descriptions along the Four Cedars Trail, describing some details about woodpecker habitat, wetlands, red cedar, big leaf maple, etc. We heard two owls and saw some little briwn birds with beautiful songs. The trail was in good condition, with only a few muddy sections. The boardwalks and benches were well maintained as well. There were lots of fungi out. We only saw a handful of other people on our 2 mile loop (the third mile comes from hiking the Twin Creeks Trail).