Trip
Day Hike - Point Defiance Park
***A WELCOME TO HIKING HIKE*** These will be winter hikes sponsored by Tacoma Hiking and Backpacking Committee for those who are new to hiking or want to restart hiking. They will be at a slow pace so all can complete!
Contacts
- Sat, Jan 7, 2023
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Casual
- Mileage: 4.25 mi
- Elevation Gain: 370 ft
- Pace: 1 to 2 mph
- 2 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TIME TO MEET: 8:30am
EXACT PLACE: Will be in the email sent out to all participants at least 2-3 days prior to the hike. Please check your spam mail if you do not see an email from me 2 days prior to the hike.
***Welcome to Hiking Series***
Get yourself out and on the trails during the offseason by joining the Tacoma Hiking and Backpacking Committee on a series of easy to moderate fall and winter hikes that are focused on beginners. Learn tips, tricks, and strategies from our experienced hike leaders that will help increase your confidence to get outside and enjoy yourself. Hikes will range from 4 to 6 miles in length and will be led at a slower pace that is perfect for beginning hikers. These trips will run from November 2021 through March 2022.
Point Defiance Park
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NOAA Puget Sound: Shilshole Bay to Commencement Bay No. 18474 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Headlamp
- Sun protection
- First aid
- Knife
- Fire
- Shelter
- Extra food
- Extra water
- Extra clothes