Ruston Way Waterfront Path – Narrows Viewpoint loop from Tacoma Dome

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Ruston Way Waterfront Path – Narrows Viewpoint loop from Tacoma Dome

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Ruston Way Waterfront Path – Narrows Viewpoint loop from Tacoma Dome

05:52

94.5km

1,080m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 12.5 km for 2.93 km

After 74.0 km for 2.93 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

371 m

Viewpoint

1.14 km

Fluent Steps

Lake

7.36 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

12.2 km

Point Defiance Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Rest Area

This is where you can cross from Ruston to Vashon Island (in the background)

Tip by

33.7 km

Quartermaster Harbor

Bay

41.7 km

Ellis Creek Natural Area

Nature Reserve

79.9 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

80.7 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.

Tip by

86.9 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

94.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.3 km

22.5 km

4.57 km

3.72 km

1.62 km

587 m

272 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

69.8 km

19.0 km

5.77 km

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (undefined)

Weather

Today

Friday 9 October

16°C

9°C

87 %

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Ruston Way Waterfront Path – Narrows Viewpoint loop from Tacoma Dome

Ruston Way Waterfront Path

Point Defiance Ferry Terminal

Narrows Viewpoint

Fort Nisqually

Fireboat No. 1

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