Five Mile Drive and Trails are in Point Defiance Park on Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. Vehicle traffic may drive through the inner loop of the park, while the outer loop is open only to pedestrians and cyclists. There are several well-marked trails that range in distance from ¼ mile to 4 ½ miles. The trails traverse old-growth forest, beaches, steep cliffs, and a delightful garden of rhododendrons.
Hikers are granted spectacular views of Puget Sound, Vashon Island, and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Visitors lucky enough to see animals on their meanderings around the park should know that there are hefty fines for feeding the animals. Wildlife in the park includes bald eagles, mule deer, red foxes, squirrels, raccoons, while by the shore there are sea lions and the opportunity to watch humpback whales migrate.
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