4.1 miles
Distance
281 ft
Climb
-277 ft
Descent
264 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
83 ft
Altitude min
179 ft
Altitude start
180 ft
Altitude end
-12.9%
Grade max
15.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,680 ft
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Five Mile Drive is a 4 mile moderately popular easiest route located near Tacoma Washington. This hike only route and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 281 ft with a max elevation of 264 ft then descends -277 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    4 miles
  • Altitude min
    83 ft
  • Altitude start
    179 ft
  • Altitude end
    180 ft
  • Climb
    281 ft
  • Descent
    -277 ft
  • Grade max
    -12.9%
  • Grade min
    15.2%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,680 ft

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  • Riding area
    Point Defiance Park
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Difficulty rating
    White
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Physical rating
    Easy

Directions

  1. Walk north on Five Mile Road.
  2. Continue for 10 meters.
  3. Walk north on Five Mile Drive (Inner Loop).
  4. Continue for 50 meters.
  5. Walk north on Five Mile Drive (Inner Loop).
  6. Continue for 80 meters.
  7. Walk northwest on Five Mile Drive (Inner Loop).
  8. Continue for 200 meters.
  9. Walk northwest on Five Mile Drive (Inner Loop).
  10. Continue for 200 meters.
  11. Walk west on Five Mile Drive (Inner Loop).
  12. Continue for 500 meters.
  13. Walk west on Five Mile Drive (Inner Loop).
  14. Continue for 300 meters.
  15. Bear right onto Five Mile Road.
  16. Continue for 30 meters.
  17. Bear right onto Five Mile Drive (Outer Loop).
  18. Continue for 50 meters.
  19. Walk northwest on Five Mile Drive (Outer Loop).
  20. Continue for 500 meters.
  21. Walk north on Five Mile Drive (Outer Loop).
  22. Continue for 300 meters.
  23. Walk northwest on Five Mile Drive (Outer Loop).
  24. Continue for 400 meters.
  25. Walk southwest on Five Mile Drive (Outer Loop).
  26. Continue for 500 meters.
  27. Walk west on Five Mile Drive (Outer Loop).
  28. Continue for 200 meters.
  29. Walk southeast on Five Mile Drive (Outer Loop).
  30. Continue for 300 meters.
  31. Walk southeast on Five Mile Drive (Outer Loop).
  32. Continue for 500 meters.
  33. Walk south on Five Mile Drive (Outer Loop).
  34. Continue for 700 meters.
  35. Walk east on Five Mile Drive (Outer Loop).
  36. Continue for 200 meters.
  37. Walk southeast on Five Mile Drive (Outer Loop).
  38. Continue for 50 meters.
  39. Bear right onto Five Mile Drive (Inner Loop).
  40. Continue for 100 meters.
  41. Walk south on Five Mile Drive (Inner Loop).
  42. Continue for 200 meters.
  43. Turn left to stay on Five Mile Drive (Inner Loop).
  44. Continue for 200 meters.
  45. Walk east on Five Mile Drive.
  46. Continue for 30 meters.
  47. Bear right onto Five Mile Drive (Inner Loop).
  48. Continue for 300 meters.
  49. Walk southeast on Five Mile Drive (Inner Loop).
  50. Continue for 10 meters.
  51. Bear left onto North Animal Loop Road.
  52. Continue for 60 meters.
  53. Walk north on North Animal Loop Road.
  54. Continue for 10 meters.
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