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Owen Beach – Port Defiance Ferry Terminal loop from Point Defiance Park

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Owen Beach – Port Defiance Ferry Terminal loop from Point Defiance Park

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Owen Beach – Port Defiance Ferry Terminal loop from Point Defiance Park

00:38

5.97km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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52 m

Owen Beach

Highlight • Beach

If you’re looking for a nice waterfront view enjoy the speedy descent to a freshly renovated beachfront park (renovation c. 2022 summer), public restrooms, water fountains, green space to sit down on, picnic benches, kayak rental and of course a pebbly beach with views of Mt. Rainier on a clear day. Watch a ferry pass to Vashon Island to muster the courage to head back up the 15% gradient to return to 5 mile drive!

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1.48 km

Port Defiance Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Rest Area

The ferry ride to Vashon Island is a short trip with departures daily every fifteen minutes. The round trip cost for Port Defiance/Tahlequah is $6.50 plus a bicycle surcharge of $1. All fares are collected here, as there is no staff at the Tahlequah landing. As a cyclist, you should arrive 20 minutes early, as they load bicycles before vehicle loading. Otherwise, your bike will be loaded at the end of the process.

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3.97 km

Raptor Overlook – View of Commencement Bay and Marina

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.53 km

Rhododendron Garden Trail

Highlight • Trail

This 5-acre area was designed to showcase rhododendrons in a natural setting within this old-growth forest, featuring over 500 plants and 75 species of rhododendrons.

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5.97 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.01 km

295 m

254 m

228 m

168 m

Surfaces

3.64 km

934 m

643 m

547 m

161 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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