Routes Planner Features Updates

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Bike touring routes & trails

Ruston Way Waterfront Path – Fireboat No. 1 loop from Tacoma

Bike touring routes & trails

Ruston Way Waterfront Path – Fireboat No. 1 loop from Tacoma

Hard

4.6

(7011)

15,704

riders

Ruston Way Waterfront Path – Fireboat No. 1 loop from Tacoma

02:40

43.6km

510m

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 8.49 km for 2.93 km

After 32.3 km for 2.93 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.75 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

2

8.28 km

Point Defiance Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Rest Area

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

Tip by

3

20.2 km

Quartermaster Marina

Highlight • Structure

Quartermaster Marina lies in the picturesque cove of the Maury Island Aquatic Reserve. The calm waters here are great for pontoon rentals, and there is a houseboat BnB docked here.

Tip by

4

22.1 km

Marjorie R. Stanley Natural Area

Highlight • Natural

Marjorie R. Stanley Natural Area sits just off the road, adding a refreshing touch to your ride with trees and wetland views. There’s no paved path inside, but it’s a …

Tip by

5

39.6 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

B

43.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

10.7 km

3.88 km

3.72 km

3.66 km

301 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.7 km

8.63 km

5.38 km

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (undefined)

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Today

Monday 12 October

17°C

4°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Sign up for free

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate Send to Phone

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

4.7

119

Foothills Trail

03:49h

65.6km

270m

4.8

55

Green River and Interurban Trail Loop

01:42h

30.2km

30m

4.8

58

Soos Creek Trail

00:57h

16.3km

90m

5

Cedar River and Interurban Trail Loop

04:19h

73.6km

320m

4.5

3

Kent Valley Loop Trails: Eagle Loop

01:54h

31.2km

190m

4.9

105

Rest Stop by the Carbon River – Foothills Trail loop from Sumner

02:27h

43.1km

110m

4.9

72

Green River Trail – Van Doren's Landing Park loop from Tukwila

01:57h

34.1km

40m

4.8

61

Cushman Powerline Trail – Tacoma Narrows Bridge loop from Ruston

03:01h

47.4km

540m

4.9

77

Rest Stop by the Carbon River – Foothills Trail loop from McMillin

02:12h

38.3km

160m

5.0

69

Foothills Trail loop from Meeker Southern Railroad

01:20h

23.6km

50m

5.0

80

Ruston Way Waterfront Path – Narrows Viewpoint loop from Puget Creek Natural Area

01:39h

25.0km

340m

5.0

46

Cushman Powerline Trail – Tacoma Narrows Bridge loop from Tacoma Narrows Bridge

02:01h

31.9km

320m