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Point Defiance Park loop from Point Defiance Park

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Point Defiance Park loop from Point Defiance Park

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Point Defiance Park loop from Point Defiance Park

00:33

5.03km

90m

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: June 15, 2026

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Parking

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2.02 km

Dalco Passage viewpoint in Point Defiance Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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2.34 km

View of Gig Harbor from Point Defiance Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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4.75 km

Point Defiance Park

Highlight • Forest

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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5.03 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.89 km

681 m

448 m

Surfaces

3.89 km

681 m

382 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 28 June

21°C

12°C

17 %

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