Foothills Trail

Name: Foothills Trail
Rating: 4.3

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Trail

15.6 mile 25.2 kilometer point to point
100% Runnable
Easy

Elevation

Ascent: 17' 5 m
Descent: -381' -116 m
High: 437' 133 m
Low: 72' 22 m

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Max Grade: 2% (1°)

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“Foothills Trail is a rail-trail that winds through miles of valley land southeast of Tacoma.”

— Emily Roeben

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Features River/Creek

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Portions of the trail are paved.

Description

This flat and easy trail is great for runners, cyclists, and folks looking for an easy scenic hike. One of the most scenic sections for the unobstructed views of nearby Mt. Rainier begins in Orting and follows the Carbon River upstream through farmland and forest.

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Nov 11, 2016

Adam McFadden

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4.3 from 4 votes

#2

in Seattle and Puget Sound

#6748

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4.3 from 4 votes

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