4.3 miles
Distance
299 ft
Climb
-301 ft
Descent
301 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
133 ft
Altitude min
179 ft
Altitude start
177 ft
Altitude end
-19.4%
Grade max
15.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,818 ft
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Point Defiance Outer Loop is a 4 mile less popular easy route located near Tacoma Washington. This hike only route and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 299 ft with a max elevation of 301 ft then descends -301 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    4 miles
  • Altitude min
    133 ft
  • Altitude start
    179 ft
  • Altitude end
    177 ft
  • Climb
    299 ft
  • Descent
    -301 ft
  • Grade max
    -19.4%
  • Grade min
    15.5%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,818 ft

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  • Riding area
    Point Defiance Park
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Physical rating
    Easy

Directions

  1. Walk east on Outside Loop Trail (Blue).
  2. Continue for 100 meters.
  3. Walk northwest on Outside Loop Trail (Blue).
  4. Continue for 400 meters.
  5. Turn left onto Spine Trail.
  6. Continue for 50 meters.
  7. Keep left to stay on Spine Trail.
  8. Continue for 800 meters.
  9. Turn right onto Outer Loop (Blue).
  10. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  11. Bear left onto Spine Trail.
  12. Continue for 100 meters.
  13. Turn right onto Outer Loop (Blue).
  14. Continue for 200 meters.
  15. Walk southeast on Inside Loop Trail (Yellow).
  16. Continue for 200 meters.
  17. Walk southeast on Inside Loop Trail (Yellow).
  18. Continue for 200 meters.
  19. Walk south on Outer Loop (Blue).
  20. Continue for 200 meters.
  21. Walk southeast on Outer Loop (Blue).
  22. Continue for 400 meters.
  23. Walk south on Outer Loop (Blue).
  24. Continue for 500 meters.
  25. Walk southeast on Outer Loop (Blue).
  26. Continue for 400 meters.
  27. Walk east on Outer Loop (Blue).
  28. Continue for 800 meters.
  29. Walk north on Outer Loop (Blue).
  30. Continue for 200 meters.
  31. Walk north on Outer Loop (Blue).
  32. Continue for 10 meters.
  33. Turn right onto Outside Loop Trail (Blue).
  34. Continue for 100 meters.
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