Trip

Day Hike - Point Defiance Park

Explore one of the largest forested city parks in the USA, on a loop hike passing by four scenic viewpoints and three other points of interest, including the Mountaineers Tree, with lunch in the Ft. Nisqually picnic area.

Tue, Apr 27, 2021
Committee: Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Easy
Leader Rating: Easy
Mileage: 5.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
High Point Elevation: 300 ft
Pace: 2.0 mph

Availability: FULL (11 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

Meet at 10 AM in the parking area near the Duck Pond inside the N. Pearl Street entrance to Point Defiance Park. No parking pass is required.

Leader's notes

We will hike a counter clockwise loop on the outer trail around the park, passing through the Japanese Garden, and the Rhododendron Garden, and by the Mountaineers Tree, and the Vashon, Dalco, Gig Harbor and Bridge viewpoints before arriving at the Ft. Nisqually picnic area for lunch. Restrooms are available near the meeting place, at the Gig Harbor Viewpoint and by the Ft. Nisqually picnic area.

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