Mae Nam · Hiking Trails
Maenam Viewpoint Trail
A moderate hill hike of about 4-5 km round trip from Mae Nam Soi 5 through coconut plantations and shaded jungle to a panoramic viewpoint with benches. On clear days you can see Koh Phangan. Best early morning or late afternoon; carry water. Based on limited sources - verify the trailhead locally.
- Free
- Mae Nam
The story
The Maenam Viewpoint Trail is one of the few described 'real' hikes on the north coast. A local hiking summary gives: start at Soi 5 in Mae Nam, 4-5 km round trip, moderate difficulty, through coconut plantations and shaded jungle paths to a panoramic viewpoint with benches at the top; on clear days Koh Phangan is visible across the water. Lonely Planet separately notes the Mae Nam Viewpoint area (near Tan Rua waterfall) as a place where a scooter can cover most of the way but hiking up on foot is 'quite a hike'.
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Best walked early morning or late afternoon - the Samui sun is strong and shade on the lower sections is patchy. Bring water; there are no facilities verified on the trail. Confidence is MEDIUM: only one detailed source for the Soi 5 route - ask locally (hotel, hiking groups) to confirm the exact trailhead and current path conditions.
A longer variant connecting Mae Nam Viewpoint, Wat Lamai and the Magic Garden area is mentioned by one source but details are unverified.
Good to know
- Free
- Early morning or late afternoon
Check before you go · last checked 25 Sept 2026 · 5 sources
Sources and last check
- Last checked
- 25 Sept 2026
- What was checked
- Details checked 25 Sept 2026
- Next check due
- September 2027
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