Fireboat No. 1 – Port Defiance Ferry Terminal loop from Ruston

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Fireboat No. 1 – Port Defiance Ferry Terminal loop from Ruston

Hard

2.6

(10)

runners

Fireboat No. 1 – Port Defiance Ferry Terminal loop from Ruston

02:11

21.0km

130m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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343 m

Raptor Overlook – View of Commencement Bay and Marina

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.95 km

Fireboat No. 1

Highlight • Monument

A beautiful historic fire fighting and search and rescue ship. Well worth a stop if you're in the area.

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4.98 km

Dickman Mill Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Dickman Mill Park is the site of an abandoned lumber mill. There are some ruins of the mill along with views out onto the water from the short out-and-back path traveling through the park.

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10.5 km

Viewpoint

11.2 km

Fluent Steps Water Fountain

Highlight • Monument

This is a celebration of the three stages of water in the form of glass, including Cascades, Echo, and Wisps. It spans 210 feet in length and reaches a height …

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16.6 km

Harbor Lights Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

A long-time Tacoma institution, Harbor Lights is known for serving enormous portions of seafood. Its waterfront location also offers great views over Commencement Bay.

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16.9 km

Ruston Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This paved bayside trail offers easy walking and stunning views over Commencement Bay. It's a shared-use trail, so watch for bicycles and even the occasional carriage.

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21.0 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 …

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