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3.0 miles
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:21:12
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
14 ft
Altitude min
17 ft
Altitude max
17 ft
Altitude start
16 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade max
1.4%
Grade min
1,988 ft
Distance climb
1,371 ft
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:21:12
Avg time
Ruston Way Path Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTacoma
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypePaved Path
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Bike TypeRD, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Ruston Way runs along the Tacoma Waterfront from Jack Hyde Park to Point Defiance Park, passing through Judge Jack Tanner Park along the way. This is a seven-mile round trip walk on a paved trail. It is open to walking, cycling, and running.
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6 Months
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- 14 miles avg distance
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- 7 rides
- Last: Jun 30, 2026
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(47.275390, -122.462560)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruston Way Path
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Where is Ruston Way Path located?
Ruston Way Path is located in Tacoma, Washington, United States. It is part of the Tacoma trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.27539, -122.46256.
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How hard is Ruston Way Path?
Ruston Way Path is rated as White difficulty.
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What is the elevation gain for Ruston Way Path?
Ruston Way Path has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 14 ft to 17 ft.
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Is Ruston Way Path a point to point trail?
Ruston Way Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
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