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Ruston Way shoreline

Two flat miles of Commencement Bay waterfront with Vashon Island across the water.

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Distance
4 miles round trip
Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Start
Old Town Dock, N 30th & N Starr
End
Point Ruston waterwalk
Accessibility
Paved, wide, and level; benches and restrooms along the route.

Stop by stop

  1. 01

    Old Town Dock

    Restored public pier with an open view toward Mount Rainier on a clear day.

  2. 02

    Dickman Mill Park

    Industrial ruins reclaimed as a shoreline overlook.

  3. 03

    Les Davis Pier

    Public pier on the shoreline walk.

  4. 04

    Point Ruston

    Waterwalk, restaurants, and the turnaround point.

Pins for every stop are on the interactive map, and most routes connect to a T Line station.