Point Defiance Park Loop (Steady)

Let's do a loop around Tacoma from War Memorial Park near the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to Point Defiance Park. The park features viewpoints with awesome water views and most of the 5 mile drive is closed to motor vehicles - it's a beautiful and fun ride through the forest! 

Be ready to ride at the start time. We'll do introductions and safety reminders before we ride.  All riders must attend the safety briefing to participate.

There are some hills on this route -  we will climb and descend at our own paces and will regroup after hills and before turns if we get spread out.  

There is plenty of free parking but no public washrooms at the start. At mile 2 we'll be going by Kandle Park and can stop there for a public washroom if needed. There is also a washroom at the Gig Harbor viewpoint in the park at mile 8 that we can stop at if needed.   

Bring a spare tube and tools to fix a flat, just in case. Other things to bring: phone; ID; cash and/or credit card; ORCA card; water and a small snack. Please have full fenders if the roads are wet, or you may be asked to ride at the rear of the group.

Note: If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation criterion listed above or if there are unforeseen hazardous riding conditions or other unexpected events, the Ride Leader will cancel the ride and all registered riders will be sent a notification email. If the ride is cancelled at least two hours before the start, Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location. Please check before leaving for the ride.