Trip
Day Hike - Ruston Waterfront
Weighted Wednesday Backpack Brigade week 5. Take the #11 bus from Proctor to the Vashon Ferry Terminal, walk Ruston Way up Puget Creek Trail back to start!
- Wed, May 1, 2024
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking, Day Hiking
- Adults
- *Varies*
- Casual
- Mileage: 3.6 mi
- Elevation Gain: 521 ft
- Pace: 2.25-2.5
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the #11 bus stop in front of Tuladhara Yoga in Proctor Tacoma Ready to catch the 5:45 PM bus. Bus fare is $2. You can street park anywhere in this vicinity or around Mason Middle School. I will confirm bus schedule and meeting time in your Hello Hiker email.
Weighted Wednesday Backpack Brigade week 5. Midweek conditioning opportunity to get that backpack on and climb a hill. Weight based on your own needs and plan. Changing things up a bit with a bus ride downhill. Optional no-host refreshment at Peaks & Pints upon return to Proctor.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Headlamp
- Sun protection
- First aid
- Knife
- Fire
- Shelter
- Extra food
- Extra water
- Extra clothes