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Fireboat No. 1 – Ruston Way Waterfront Path loop from University of Puget Sound

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Fireboat No. 1 – Ruston Way Waterfront Path loop from University of Puget Sound

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Fireboat No. 1 – Ruston Way Waterfront Path loop from University of Puget Sound

01:46

16.9km

140m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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2.33 km

Harbor Lights Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

A long-time Tacoma institution, Harbor Lights is known for serving enormous portions of seafood. Its waterfront location also offers great views over Commencement Bay.

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2.93 km

Fireboat No. 1

Highlight • Monument

A beautiful historic fire fighting and search and rescue ship. Well worth a stop if you're in the area.

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8.78 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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11.6 km

Dickman Mill Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Dickman Mill Park is the site of an abandoned lumber mill. There are some ruins of the mill along with views out onto the water from the short out-and-back path traveling through the park.

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15.8 km

This 27-acre arboretum boasts over 600 trees, with many of them over 100 years old. In addition to the trees, it features a sprayground (water playground), a botanical conservatory, horseshoe pit, basketball courts, and much more.

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16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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15.6 km

819 m

456 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

962 m

854 m

690 m

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