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View of God’s Thumb – The Knoll loop from Roads End

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View of God’s Thumb – The Knoll loop from Roads End

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View of God’s Thumb – The Knoll loop from Roads End

01:14

9.86km

240m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 1, 2025

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Siuslaw National Forest

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4.92 km

View of God’s Thumb

Highlight • Viewpoint

A steep climb God's Thumb rewards you with views of the wild Oregon coast, Cascade Head to the north, and the little town of Lincoln City to the south.

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6.76 km

The Knoll

Highlight • Viewpoint

A meadowed clearing at the top of this ridge offers expansive views of the coastline.

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9.86 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.43 km

2.41 km

976 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.06 km

1.54 km

1.00 km

752 m

417 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 13 December

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View of God’s Thumb – The Knoll loop from Roads End

View of God’s Thumb

The Knoll

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