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Narrows Viewpoint – Fort Nisqually loop from Tacoma Narrows

Road cycling routes

Narrows Viewpoint – Fort Nisqually loop from Tacoma Narrows

Easy

4.7

(6691)

6,692

riders

Narrows Viewpoint – Fort Nisqually loop from Tacoma Narrows

00:42

13.8km

210m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.60 km for 89 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.97 km

Point Defiance Gardens

Highlight • Natural

There are speed limit signs for bicycles posted along the route.

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2

4.64 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, …

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3

4.90 km

Five Mile Drive Outer Loop

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Five Mile Drive’s outer loop section winds around the tip of Point Defiance and is closed to motorized vehicles. It is an excellent road for pedestrians, runners, and cyclists to …

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4

7.02 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.

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5

8.23 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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6

8.25 km

View of Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Gig Harbor

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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7

9.05 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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B

13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.51 km

3.49 km

2.51 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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