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Ruston Way Waterfront Path – Fort Nisqually loop from Puget Creek Natural Area

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Pierce County

Tacoma

Ruston Way Waterfront Path – Fort Nisqually loop from Puget Creek Natural Area

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Ruston Way Waterfront Path – Fort Nisqually loop from Puget Creek Natural Area

05:27

20.2km

260m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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965 m

Puget Creek Natural Area

Nature Reserve

1.58 km

Ruston Way Waterfront Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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.

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7.27 km

Owen Beach

Highlight • Beach

If you’re looking for a nice waterfront view enjoy the speedy descent to a freshly renovated beachfront park (renovation c. 2022 summer), public restrooms, water fountains, green space to sit …

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7.78 km

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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7.95 km

Five Mile Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Five Mile Drive's outer loop was once open to vehicles for part of the day, but it's now restricted solely for pedestrians and bicyclists. As a bonus, you also get amazing waterfront views from many points just off the roadway.

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12.0 km

Fort Nisqually

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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14.4 km

Viewpoint

16.3 km

Ruston Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This paved bayside trail offers easy walking and stunning views over Commencement Bay. It's a shared-use trail, so watch for bicycles and even the occasional carriage.

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20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

1.44 km

842 m

683 m

Surfaces

9.77 km

5.90 km

2.15 km

1.40 km

842 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 11 July

24°C

14°C

18 %

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Ruston Way Waterfront Path – Fort Nisqually loop from Puget Creek Natural Area

Ruston Way Waterfront Path

Owen Beach

Point Defiance Park

Five Mile Drive

Fort Nisqually

Ruston Way

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