Trip
Day Hike - Point Defiance Park
Hike five miles of scenic trails through Tacoma's Point Defiance Park, with views of Puget Sound at multiple viewpoints.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
Contacts
Dick Hayek
Primary Leader
- Sat, Nov 14, 2015
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Singles, Retired Rovers, Families, Adults, 20-30 Somethings
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 5.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 300 ft
- 12 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 9 AM at the parking lot by the tennis courts at the main park entrance.
This is an opportunity to explore one of the USA's largest city parks, including varied vegetation and views of Puget Sound. No parking pass is required.
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
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter
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