Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 4, 2025

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Start point

Parking

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80 m

Roads End State Recreation Site

A small park with beach access, parking, and restrooms.

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1.59 km

View from The Knoll

My wife and I took this hike today from the main parking lot. We went counterclockwise which is longer than driving to and started from the parking lot closest to …

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3.44 km

View of God’s Thumb

A steep hike up 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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3.64 km

God's Thumb

From the top of God's Thumb, there are great views down to the beach and of the surrounding rolling green hills.

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8.79 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.45 km

1.79 km

408 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.46 km

848 m

752 m

431 m

159 m

137 m

Elevation

Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 October

15°C

11°C

24 %

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Road's End to God’s Thumb Loop — Cascade Head Reserve

Roads End State Recreation Site

View from The Knoll

View of God’s Thumb

God's Thumb

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