Trip
Day Hike - Point Defiance Park
Join us for this gradual 5 mile loop hike on the outside loop trail in Point Defiance. We will pass through lush forest and multiple viewpoints of the sound.
- Info
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Contacts
Lisa Hayek
Primary Leader
- Mon, Sep 28, 2020
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 4.9 mi
- Elevation Gain: 300 ft
- Pace: 2.5 mph
- 3 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 9am just inside the park. I'll email participants with the specific location.
My 2 year old daughter will be joining us. She will be carried, so we will still go at an adult pace. However, toddlers can be unpredictable, so please be patient if I need to check on her at some point.
This is a gradual hike through the beautiful forest at Point Defiance Park. We will pass several viewpoints, one of which looks out at the Tacoma Narrows bridges. I have seen deer, bald eagles, blue herons, raccoons and seals while hiking at this park, so we'll keep our eyes peeled!
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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