National trails day happens this month, and what better way to celebrate this month than via the myriad of available trails in the Pacific Northwest? Yeah, thats what we thought too. Whether youre new to the area or have lived here a while, you might be looking for some places to get your feet set right on the welcoming nearby dirt pathways. Below, we highlight a few of our favorites for residents of our Willow Hill apartments in Puyallup.
Point Defiance Park
Point Defiance Park is a classic place to hike in town, in part because of the diverse views it offersall so close to the city itself. There are different ways to branch off to explore the different aspects of the park itself, but, for the most part, the five mile loop is pretty straightforward.
Youll get glimpses of beautiful flowers at the entrance, towering trees, and coastal views. They also have lots of places to stop and have a picnic. You can read more about the park itself over here.
Dash Point State Park
Whether youre looking for a place to explore towering sequoia trees, or want to walk alongside the beach when the tide is out to explore tidal pools, this is a must-see for locals. Federal Ways Dash Point State Park itself is almost four-hundred acres in size, and features up to eleven miles of hiking trails to explore.
You can read through different types of plants and animals you can expect to see along your way, along with hours and fees over yonder.
Tacoma Nature Center
Last but certainly not least is the Tacoma Nature Center, which features just over seventy acres of wetland and forest to explore through their wrap-around trails and informative visitors center. Whether youre looking for a place to see some incredible local birds, frogs, and a native plant nursery, youll get as much exercise as you will education about local plants and wildlife.
You can head over here to learn about park hours and other tidbits of helpful informationalong with an overview of the trail maps themselves. The Beginners Guide to Trails Near Puyallup
National trails day happens this month, and what better way to celebrate this month than via the myriad of available trails in the Pacific Northwest? Yeah, thats what we thought too. Whether youre new to the area or have lived here a while, you might be looking for some places to get your feet set right on the welcoming nearby dirt pathways. Below, we highlight a few of our favorites for residents of our Willow Hill apartments in Puyallup.
Point Defiance Park
Point Defiance Park is a classic place to hike in town, in part because of the diverse views it offersall so close to the city itself. There are different ways to branch off to explore the different aspects of the park itself, but, for the most part, the five mile loop is pretty straightforward.
Youll get glimpses of beautiful flowers at the entrance, towering trees, and coastal views. They also have lots of places to stop and have a picnic. You can read more about the park itself over here.
Dash Point State Park
Whether youre looking for a place to explore towering sequoia trees, or want to walk alongside the beach when the tide is out to explore tidal pools, this is a must-see for locals. Federal Ways Dash Point State Park itself is almost four-hundred acres in size, and features up to eleven miles of hiking trails to explore.
You can read through different types of plants and animals you can expect to see along your way, along with hours and fees over yonder.
Tacoma Nature Center
Last but certainly not least is the Tacoma Nature Center, which features just over seventy acres of wetland and forest to explore through their wrap-around trails and informative visitors center. Whether youre looking for a place to see some incredible local birds, frogs, and a native plant nursery, youll get as much exercise as you will education about local plants and wildlife.
You can head over here to learn about park hours and other tidbits of helpful informationalong with an overview of the trail maps themselves.