
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!
- Sun, Dec 10, 2023
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 300 ft
- Pace: 1-2 mph
- 3 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the Fort Nisqually parking lot at 8:30am.
***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.
All of these hikes are Leader's Permission Required so that once you notify the leader of your interest we can send you a handout of what you will need to be prepared for the hike itself!
AS WITH ALL WINTER ACTIVITIES: This hike may be cancelled or changed at short notice due to weather.
We will take the outside loop of the park. Come prepared for a bit of mud and bring your warm beverage. We hope to see you there!
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