The Ashley Inn & Suites

Parking for this trail was recently moved by the town of Lincoln City to NE Devils Lake Blvd. The map on this page starts from this new parking area. The other trailhead is now gated and signed as private property. Please respect private property when hiking through the residential area. The trail will first take you to a beautiful ocean view spot known as the Knoll. Next, the trail leads to a unique basalt formation known as God's Thumb. Take in the spectacular views at the top of the...

Parking for this trail was recently moved to NE Devils Lake Blvd. The map on this page starts from this new parking area. The other trailhead is now gated and signed as private property. Please respect private property when hiking through the residential area. The trail will take you to a basalt formation known as God's Thumb. Take in the spectacular views at the top of the Salmon River and Cascade Head and return along the same trail back to the parking lot.

The Cascade Head Preserve, the beautiful coastal area through which a good portion of this trail travels, is owned and maintained by The Nature Conservancy. The trail begins in Siuslaw National Forest. It is a good idea to check both Nature Conservancy website here: https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/cascade-head/ and National Forest websites for updates before heading out on your adventure.

Walk along the beach past unique homes to a place where seals like to sun. The three mile sand spit at the mouth of the Siletz River has a remote feel even though it's within easy reach of some of Oregon's most exclusive beachfront homes. Wildlife, especially harbor seals and shorebirds, are often seen in the Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge just inside the spit.