Nisqually to Point Defiance

Launch at Luhr’s Landing Nisqually Reach. Kayak past Anderson, Ketron, McNeil and Fox Islands, the town of Steilacoom and through the Tacoma Narrows. Land at Owen Beach Point Defiance

Launch Points

  • Luhr’s Landing Nisqually Reach 

Landing Points

  • Steilacoom Ferry Terminal
  • Sunnyside Beach Park
  • Titlow Beach
  • Owen Beach

Notes

  • This trip is best on an outgoing tide
  • Kayak sailing is best with south or southwest wind
  • Route can be shortened to land at Titlow Beach
  • Difficulty: Sea Kayak III
  • Length: 17.0 nm
  • Land Manager: Land Manager Varies
  • Parking Permit Required: see Land Manager
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
Map
  • MapTech Puget Sound Chart No. 100
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