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

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

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(7011)

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

02:41

43.9km

500m

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: June 14, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 8.93 km for 2.93 km

After 32.9 km for 2.93 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.14 km

North Carr Street hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.20 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

8.72 km

Point Defiance Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Rest Area

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

Tip by

20.1 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

22.0 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 nice spot to pause, stretch, and take in the diverse flora.

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39.9 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

40.9 km

Dickman Mill Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Dickman Mill Park is the site of an abandoned lumber mill. There are some ruins of the mill along with views out onto the water from the short out-and-back path traveling through the park.

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43.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

11.9 km

3.72 km

3.58 km

2.87 km

301 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.2 km

8.07 km

5.69 km

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 27 August

22°C

14°C

78 %

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

North Carr Street hill

Ruston Way Waterfront Path

Point Defiance Ferry Terminal

Quartermaster Marina

Marjorie R. Stanley Natural Area

Fireboat No. 1

Dickman Mill Ruins

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