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Narrows Viewpoint – Ruston Way Waterfront Path loop from University Place

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Narrows Viewpoint – Ruston Way Waterfront Path loop from University Place

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4.9

(9860)

18,894

riders

Narrows Viewpoint – Ruston Way Waterfront Path loop from University Place

03:09

49.2km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.4 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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12.2 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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14.2 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.

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14.5 km

Gig Harbor Viewpoint

Viewpoint

15.7 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.

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16.5 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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18.5 km

Point Defiance Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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20.9 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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23.2 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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49.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.9 km

9.82 km

8.32 km

1.46 km

573 m

196 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.0 km

11.5 km

796 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Today

Sunday 2 August

21°C

13°C

40 %

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Narrows Viewpoint – Ruston Way Waterfront Path loop from University Place

Owen Beach

Point Defiance Park

Dalco Passage viewpoint in Point Defiance Park

Narrows Viewpoint

Fort Nisqually

Point Defiance Ferry Terminal

Ruston Way Waterfront Path

Fireboat No. 1

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