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3,510 ft
Distance
122 ft
Climb
-63 ft
Descent
00:01:43
Avg time
60 ft
Altitude change
237 ft
Altitude min
354 ft
Altitude max
237 ft
Altitude start
299 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-9.8%
Grade max
22.8%
Grade min
1,834 ft
Distance climb
1,424 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:01:43
Avg time

Water Tower Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Steilacoom Park
    Lakewood, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #79459 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #312526 in Trail Running
    • #332682 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Gravely path that winds past the Water Tower, some steep sections in excess of 20% grade earn it a blue rating. No real obstacles. Lots of connections into smaller and more technical trails going down the hillside (ranging from green to black, with some jumps as well as some hike only trails), so expect to use this trail as your way up.

Data provided by permission of City of Lakewood.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 30, 2026 @ 12:47pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 30, 2026
 Overgrowth from trees above and sides
Mar 22, 2023 @ 4:02pm
Mar 22, 2023
 the unmarked trails are running great
Nov 28, 2022 @ 3:27pm
Nov 28, 2022
 The unmarked trails in the forest are Wet, this path drains better
Nov 16, 2022 @ 9:20am
Nov 16, 2022
Oct 28, 2022 @ 5:54pm
Oct 28, 2022
 Mostly ideal conditions - very wet just underneath the water tower. Most of the unmarked trails going down the hillside are Ideal.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Water Tower Path

        ▼ Where is Water Tower Path located?
        Water Tower Path is located in Fort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood, Washington, United States. It is part of the Fort Steilacoom Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.16883, -122.55377.
        ▼ How hard is Water Tower Path?
        Water Tower Path is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Water Tower Path?
        Water Tower Path has 122 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 63 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 237 ft to 354 ft.
        ▼ Is Water Tower Path a point to point trail?
        Water Tower Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Water Tower Path?
        Water Tower Path is 3,510 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Water Tower Path?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Water Tower Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Water Tower Path?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Water Tower Path are:
        • November (3 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Water Tower Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Water Tower Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Water Tower Path?
        The estimated time to ride Water Tower Path is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 3,510 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Water Tower Path?
        Water Tower Path is a moderately popular trail. There have been 36 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 39 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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