GOD'S THUMB/ THE KNOLL LOOP (4.4 MILES, CHALLENGING) This tour features one of the best collections of scenery on the Oregon Coast. That's not to say it's a perfect hike — far from it.

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Also known as God's Thumb, the unique coastal headland is a tucked-away gem of a hike on the northern Oregon coast, lording over a small natural area in Lincoln City.

"We want our guests to enjoy God’s Thumb," Johnson said. "But we also want them to be safe while hiking the trail. That's our top concern." ...