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Point Defiance Park – Narrows Viewpoint loop from Ruston

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Pierce County

Tacoma

Point Defiance Park – Narrows Viewpoint loop from Ruston

Moderate

4.4

(9)

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Point Defiance Park – Narrows Viewpoint loop from Ruston

02:10

8.03km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.09 km

Point Defiance Park

Highlight • Forest

Spanning 640 acres, this park provides a diverse range of activities, including trails for hiking, running, and biking through old-growth forests, as well as access to beaches, gardens, historic buildings, and a zoo. It serves as a great escape from the city, offering a little bit of everything.

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2.47 km

Narrows Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is one of the many viewpoints throughout Point Defiance Park that offers stunning views of the water, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and Gig Harbor.

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2.49 km

View of Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Gig Harbor

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is one of the many viewpoints throughout Point Defiance Park that offers stunning views of the water, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and Gig Harbor.

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3.88 km

View of Gig Harbor from Point Defiance Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views from the bluff overlooking Gig Harbor are amazing from this area. This spot is a perfect place to stop, rest, have a picnic, or simply take in the beauty, with several benches and restroom facilities available here.

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4.21 km

Dalco Passage viewpoint in Point Defiance Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great vantage point over Dalco Passage, the strait between this part of Tacoma and the south end of Vashon Island. You can also get nice views across the water from the beachside trails here.

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8.03 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.71 km

1.40 km

444 m

418 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.71 km

1.05 km

660 m

509 m

100 m

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Point Defiance Park – Narrows Viewpoint loop from Ruston

Point Defiance Park

Narrows Viewpoint

View of Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Gig Harbor

View of Gig Harbor from Point Defiance Park

Dalco Passage viewpoint in Point Defiance Park

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