Trip
Day Hike - Point Defiance Park
Monday morning Memorial Day Point Defiance Park exploration. Expect to be done by noon, maybe sooner. Will visit the Dune Peninsula, Owens Beach and the 5 Mile Drive loop.
Contacts
Brian Carpenter
Primary Leader
- Mon, May 26, 2025
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 300 ft
- 3 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will take advantage of the holiday to explore Point Defiance Park, including visits to the Dune Peninsula, Owens Beach and the 5-mile drive loop. Possible wildlife sightings include seals and sea lions. Expect to be done by noon, possibly sooner. Route is a mix of paved and well-maintained dirt trails, with views of the surrounding water and forest.
Pagoda at 0730
Route/Place
Point Defiance Park
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NOAA Puget Sound: Shilshole Bay to Commencement Bay No. 18474 - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Headlamp
- Sun protection
- First aid
- Knife
- Fire
- Shelter
- Extra food
- Extra water
- Extra clothes
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