Stride with Pride: Point Defiance Hike

Join us for a hike in the second largest city park in the country. We will hike the relatively flat 4.6 mile outside loop (blue square) trail. If we're lucky we may see seals, bald eagles, or even osprey.
We'll hike rain or shine or cold- the trees do provide some protection from rain but please come prepared with raincoat and layers.

New hikers welcome and encouraged to attend!

We will meet at the Fort Nisqually parking lot where there is ample parking and restrooms nearby.
Meeting time: 10:30 am
Planned hike start time: 10:45 am
This is a rain or shine event— please pack a raincoat!

Trail Information:

Click here for WTA info on Point Defiance Trails

Click here for All Trails info on Point Defiance Outer Loop

Click here for Park Tacoma info on 5 mile drive trails

Gear Needed: Day pack with 10 essentials, food, water, extra layers, sunscreen. Prepare for cold, rainy, and/or windy weather - check forecast before you hike.

Waiver Needed to Attend: Click here to sign mandatory waiver

Donation Ticketing:

Donations encouraged to attend, but absolutely not required if a barrier. Donations will go to supporting future events and volunteer benefits.

Registration closes 2/13/25. You will recieve a reminder email with more details before the event!

Host or Publisher Queer Mountaineers