Going on a family hike can be a little daunting when you’ve got a bulky stroller to contend with. With the help of our friends at AllTrails, we’ve rounded up a list of Tacoma’s best stroller-friendly hikes. They’ve got smooth paved paths, gentle slopes and are perfect for your youngest nature lovers. Keep reading to see them all.
Snake Lake Loop Trail
Snake Lake Loop Trail is a 1.7 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Tacoma, Washington that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until October.
Difficulty: Easy
Soundview and Grandview Trail Loop
Soundview and Grandview Trail Loop is a 3.2 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near University Place, Washington that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for walking, running, bird watching, and road biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Difficulty: Moderate
Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Tacoma Narrows Bridge is a 3.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near University Place, Washington that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Difficulty: Easy
Point Defiance Park Outer Loop
Point Defiance Park Outer Loop is a 4.4 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Tacoma, Washington that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Difficulty: Moderate
Waughop Lake Loop
Waughop Lake Loop is a 1.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Lakewood, Washington that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, running, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Difficulty: Easy
Milton Interurban Trail
Milton Interurban Trail is a 5.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Milton, Washington that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Difficulty: Easy
Nathan Chapman Memorial Trail
Nathan Chapman Memorial Trail is a 3 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Puyallup, Washington that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Difficulty: Easy
Bradley Lake Trail
Bradley Lake Trail Loop is a 0.9 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Puyallup, Washington that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, running, fishing, and road biking and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Difficulty: Easy
University of Puget Sound Campus Walk
University of Puget Sound Campus Walk is a 1.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Tacoma, Washington that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, running, and road biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Difficulty: Easy
Celebration Park Trail
Celebration Park Trail is a 1.1 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Federal Way, Washington that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Difficulty: Easy
