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Narrows Viewpoint – Ruston Way Waterfront Path loop from Tacoma

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Narrows Viewpoint – Ruston Way Waterfront Path loop from Tacoma

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Narrows Viewpoint – Ruston Way Waterfront Path loop from Tacoma

01:46

27.5km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.42 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.

Tip by

9.30 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

3

11.1 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 …

Tip by

4

11.9 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, …

Tip by

5

13.8 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.

Tip by

6

14.2 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.

Tip by

7

15.4 km

Narrows Viewpoint

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.

Tip by

8

20.3 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.

Tip by

9

23.0 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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B

27.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

4.09 km

1.57 km

718 m

193 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

10.0 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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