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Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance

A free guided Saturday walk from the Fort Nisqually shelter: about 3 easy miles, no registration. Meet at 9am.

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When
Nov 7, 2026 · 9:00am – 12:00pm
Where
Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter, Point Defiance Park · 5519 Five Mile Dr, Tacoma, WA, 98407, US · Venue details
Price
Free
Ages
Not confirmed
Organizer
Parks Tacoma Park Guides

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Why go

The lowest-commitment guided hike in Tacoma: show up at 9am, walk about three leisurely miles with a park guide, pick a different route each week.

What happens

Saturday, November 7, leaving from the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter. Free with no pre-registration. Bring water, snacks, and weather-appropriate layers. The walk averages three miles on uneven, rocky, hilly trail.

Good to know

Kids are welcome with an adult; three miles may be long for some of them. Leashed dogs are allowed. Saturday, November 14, is cancelled. The series is listed again for November 21 and 28.

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