4.5 miles of hiking • 1000' elevation gain •
Had to travel to Tacoma for some business, and Swan Creek Park provided a perfect end-of-the-day getaway! Walked close to 5 miles up and down the creek, starting near the community gardens. The woods were thick and lush, green as could be, even supporting some really nice old-growth. The trail itself was like one of those kiddie roller coasters -- up and down and up and down and up and down... The creek wasn't flowing too strong, and in fact was completely dry at the upper/south end. The north end was "just a bit sketchy" by some measures, and may not be a place solo hikers would feel comfortable - particularly near or after dark.
