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United States
Washington
Pierce County
Tacoma

Fireboat No. 1 – Port Defiance Ferry Terminal loop from Ruston

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
United States
Washington
Pierce County
Tacoma

Fireboat No. 1 – Port Defiance Ferry Terminal loop from Ruston

Moderate

4.8

(1184)

17,444

hikers

Fireboat No. 1 – Port Defiance Ferry Terminal loop from Ruston

02:28

9.57km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

343 m

Raptor Overlook – View of Commencement Bay and Marina

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

1.98 km

Ruston Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This paved bayside trail offers easy walking and stunning views over Commencement Bay. It's a shared-use trail, so watch for bicycles and even the occasional carriage.

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3

4.69 km

Harbor Lights Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

A long-time Tacoma institution, Harbor Lights is known for serving enormous portions of seafood. Its waterfront location also offers great views over Commencement Bay.

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4

5.28 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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5

9.40 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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6

9.54 km

Port Defiance Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Rest Area

The ferry ride to Vashon Island is a short trip with departures daily every fifteen minutes. The round trip cost for Port Defiance/Tahlequah is $6.50 plus a bicycle surcharge of …

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B

9.57 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.02 km

310 m

228 m

Surfaces

6.56 km

1.55 km

1.06 km

280 m

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