The Scott Pierson Trail is a much-used bike path that runs for 6.5 miles from South 25th Street to 24th Street NW. Parts of it are not so attractive, running parallel to Highway 16. One of the highlights of the trail is the 0.7 miles over the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
Pedestrian path on Tacoma Narrows Bridge
We also recommend adding on or incorporating the 1.2 mile trail along Titlow Beach at Titlow Park. It’s accessible from the Scott Pierson Trail using 6th Ave.
The Scott Pierson Trail is a much-used bike path that runs for 6.5 miles from South 25th Street to 24th Street NW. Parts of it are not so attractive, running parallel to Highway 16. One of the highlights of the trail is the 0.7 miles over the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
Pedestrian path on Tacoma Narrows Bridge
We also recommend adding on or incorporating the 1.2 mile trail along Titlow Beach at Titlow Park. It’s accessible from the Scott Pierson Trail using 6th Ave.
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Scott Pierson Trail: Up to 6.5 miles one-way: Titlow Beach trail is 1.2 miles
Scott Pierson Trail is 262 feet (80m) one-way, south to north
South end: South 25th Street; North end: 24th Street NW
South end: South 25th Street; North end: 24th Street NW
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Scott Pierson Trail: Up to 6.5 miles one-way: Titlow Beach trail is 1.2 miles
Scott Pierson Trail is 262 feet (80m) one-way, south to north
South end: South 25th Street; North end: 24th Street NW
South end: South 25th Street; North end: 24th Street NW
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