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1,043 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
446 ft
High Point
13 ft
Altitude change
427 ft
Altitude min
427 ft
Altitude start
440 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-2.9%
Grade max
6.6%
Grade min
551 ft
Distance climb
157 ft
Distance down
308 ft
Distance flat

Chasing Esther Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dash Point State Park
    Tacoma, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #194156 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #125516 in Trail Running
    • #102105 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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Chasing Esther is a 1,043 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Tacoma Washington. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 61 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 137 rides
  • Last: Aug 13, 2026
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        Directions to chasing-esther trailhead (47.305730, -122.407060)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Chasing Esther

        Where is Chasing Esther located?
        Chasing Esther is located in Dash Point State Park, Tacoma, Washington, United States. It is part of the Dash Point State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.30573, -122.40706.
        How hard is Chasing Esther?
        Chasing Esther is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.2%.
        What is the elevation gain for Chasing Esther?
        Chasing Esther has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 427 ft to 446 ft.
        Is Chasing Esther a point to point trail?
        Chasing Esther is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Chasing Esther?
        Chasing Esther is 1,043 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Chasing Esther?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Chasing Esther. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Chasing Esther? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chasing Esther are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How busy is Chasing Esther?
        Chasing Esther is a very popular trail. There have been 344 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 629 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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