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Narrows Viewpoint – Point Defiance Park loop from Ruston

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Narrows Viewpoint – Point Defiance Park loop from Ruston

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Narrows Viewpoint – Point Defiance Park loop from Ruston

01:22

12.1km

200m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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1.00 km

Rhododendron Garden Trail

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This 5-acre area was designed to showcase rhododendrons in a natural setting within this old-growth forest, featuring over 500 plants and 75 species of rhododendrons.

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3.60 km

Dalco Passage viewpoint in Point Defiance Park

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This is a great vantage point over Dalco Passage, the strait between this part of Tacoma and the south end of Vashon Island. You can also get nice views across the water from the beachside trails here.

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3.93 km

View of Gig Harbor from Point Defiance Park

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The views from the bluff overlooking Gig Harbor are amazing from this area. This spot is a perfect place to stop, rest, have a picnic, or simply take in the beauty, with several benches and restroom facilities available here.

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5.14 km

Narrows Viewpoint

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This is one of the many viewpoints throughout Point Defiance Park that offers stunning views of the water, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and Gig Harbor.

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5.16 km

View of Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Gig Harbor

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is one of the many viewpoints throughout Point Defiance Park that offers stunning views of the water, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and Gig Harbor.

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8.65 km

Point Defiance Park

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Spanning 640 acres, this park provides a diverse range of activities, including trails for hiking, running, and biking through old-growth forests, as well as access to beaches, gardens, historic buildings, …

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12.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.56 km

3.58 km

1.53 km

257 m

182 m

Surfaces

6.81 km

3.58 km

653 m

568 m

450 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Rhododendron Garden Trail

Dalco Passage viewpoint in Point Defiance Park

View of Gig Harbor from Point Defiance Park

Narrows Viewpoint

View of Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Gig Harbor

Point Defiance Park

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