Sword Fern, Shell Creek, and Yost to Pine Ridge Loop
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The Sword Fern, Shell Creek, and Yost to Pine Ridge Loop is a very short and easy loop trail in Yost Park in Edmonds. It’s a popular pick for locals to get some fresh air and it can be completed several times to get more distance in if you prefer a longer walk. There are intersecting trails in the park that may be confusing, so download your GPS if it’s the first time you’ve visited.
Route Description for Sword Fern, Shell Creek, and Yost to Pine Ridge Loop
The Sword Fern, Shell Creek, and Yost to Pine Ridge Loop is an enjoyable and quick loop through the woods of the urban Yost Park. If it’s too short for you, you can use some of the connecting trails to lengthen your trip. The Yost Pool is in the park if you fancy a swim after.
Begin from the entrance to the park. You can do the loop either clockwise or counterclockwise. Head left onto Sword Fern Trail and cross the creek, staying left onto Shell Creek Trail. Cross the creek again and take a left and a right onto Highline Trail. Back across the creek, take two rights onto Yost to Pine Ridge Trail, which will take you back to the starting point.
Getting to the Sword Fern, Shell Creek, and Yost to Pine Ridge Loop Trailhead
The trailhead for the Sword Fern, Shell Creek, and Yost to Pine Ridge Loop is in the park off Bowdon Way.
Route Information
Backcountry Campground:
No
When to do:
Year-round
Pets allowed:
Yes - On Leash
Family friendly:
Yes
Route Signage:
Poor
Crowd Levels:
Moderate
Route Type:
Loop
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