4.1 miles
Distance
332 ft
Climb
-331 ft
Descent
463 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
235 ft
Altitude min
258 ft
Altitude start
259 ft
Altitude end
-15.6%
Grade max
36.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,976 ft
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Dash Point - Boundary Loop is a 4 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Tacoma Washington. This hike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 332 ft with a max elevation of 463 ft then descends -331 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jun 19, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    4 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 4 min
  • Altitude min
    235 ft
  • Altitude start
    258 ft
  • Altitude end
    259 ft
  • Climb
    332 ft
  • Descent
    -331 ft
  • Grade max
    -15.6%
  • Grade min
    36.3%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,976 ft

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  • Riding area
    Dash Point State Park
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Walk south on Dash Point Access.
  2. Continue for 300 meters.
  3. Turn left onto Hoyt Road Trail.
  4. Continue for 300 meters.
  5. Turn left onto Shannon's Shin.
  6. Continue for 80 meters.
  7. Turn right onto Boundary Trail.
  8. Continue for 400 meters.
  9. Turn left onto Dash Point Highlands Access.
  10. Continue for 60 meters.
  11. Turn right onto Log Jam.
  12. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  13. Turn left onto IMBA.
  14. Continue for 400 meters.
  15. Turn left onto Ridge Trail.
  16. Continue for 200 meters.
  17. Turn right onto Nightcrawler.
  18. Continue for 700 meters.
  19. Make a sharp right to stay on Nightcrawler.
  20. Continue for 100 meters.
  21. Turn left onto Technical Trail.
  22. Continue for 400 meters.
  23. Keep left to stay on Technical Trail.
  24. Continue for 400 meters.
  25. Bear right onto Ridge Trail.
  26. Continue for 40 meters.
  27. Keep right to stay on Ridge Trail.
  28. Continue for 100 meters.
  29. Turn left onto Tahoma Crossing.
  30. Continue for 200 meters.
  31. Turn left onto Paul's Trail.
  32. Continue for 20 meters.
  33. Keep left to take The Downhill.
  34. Continue for 300 meters.
  35. Walk northwest on Heart Attack Hill.
  36. Continue for 70 meters.
  37. Walk east on Boundary Trail.
  38. Continue for 300 meters.
  39. Walk east on Boundary Trail.
  40. Continue for 500 meters.
  41. Turn left onto Shannon's Shin.
  42. Continue for 80 meters.
  43. Turn right onto Hoyt Road Trail.
  44. Continue for 300 meters.
  45. Walk east on Hoyt Road Trail.
  46. Continue for 40 meters.
  47. Turn right onto Dash Point Access.
  48. Continue for 300 meters.
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    IMBA
    Jun 19, 2026 @ 12:25pm (America/Vancouver)
    Jun 19, 2026
    		Trail is in good shape but it's been dry throughout the park
    Log Jam
    Jun 19, 2026 @ 12:25pm (America/Vancouver)
    Jun 19, 2026
    		Trail is in good shape but it's been dry throughout the park
    Nightcrawler
    Jun 19, 2026 @ 12:25pm (America/Vancouver)
    Jun 19, 2026
    		Trail is in good shape but it's been dry throughout the park
    Technical Trail
    Jun 19, 2026 @ 12:25pm (America/Vancouver)
    Jun 19, 2026
    		Trail is in good shape but it's been dry throughout the park
    The Downhill
    Jun 19, 2026 @ 12:25pm (America/Vancouver)
    Jun 19, 2026
    		fun and flowy
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