Ruston周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ20

Due to the increased risk of landslides from the steep walls, the outer loop is closed to all motor vehicle traffic. It can only be accessed by bike or on foot. Please pay attention to all warning signs and remain within the designated safety boundaries.

This is a well-maintained, wide, paved pathway that runs along the power lines (hence the name) and parallels State Route 16. It has multiple access points and several benches and picnic tables along the way. As you traverse the route, you can expect to travel over several hills through some beautiful scenic areas.

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge consists of two suspension bridges offering impressive views over the Puget Sound. It can be a breezy ride, especially in the fall and spring. Be alert when descending onto the bridge from the west side (Gig Harbor), as there is an entrance to the trail on the right-hand side near the bottom of the hill, and other cyclists entering the path may be unaware of others barreling down at them at high speeds. On the east side (Tacoma), use caution when crossing busy Jackson Street, as there have been several auto/bike accidents at the off-ramp.

Fort Nisqually was once an important fur trading post of the Hudson's Bay Company. Today, it serves as a living history museum.

The Ruston Way Waterfront is made up of several smaller parks connected by a multi-use path. There tends to be a lot of pedestrian traffic so cyclists should be alert.

Five Mile Drive’s outer loop is only open to vehicle traffic from 9 am-2 pm, Monday-Friday. At any other time the trail is open to cyclists and pedestrians only. There are several viewpoints, and many spots to picnic along the way.

Trail is wide, paved, and well maintained. There are bike racks, benches, and picnic tables scattered up and down the path. The trail is somewhat hilly, especially between Grandview and Burnham Drive. In places expect between 7 and 10% grades. Trailheads at 14th Avenue NW, Hollycroft Way, Kimball Drive, Grandview Street, and Borgen Blvd. Restrooms at located at Grandview, Hollycroft, and Borgen.

Can be breezy at times once you clear the trees on either end, especially in the fall and spring. While descending from the west side (Gig Harbor), there is an entrance to the trail on the right hand side near the bottom of the hill. Watch out for cyclists entering the path and not watching for others barreling down at them at 30+mph. There have been several auto/bicycle accidents at the Jackson Street off ramp. Exercise caution when crossing Jackson Street.