Des Chênes 2
Des Chênes 2 sits along Chemin des Cantons at an elevation of 1,987 feet, facing south, with the land dropping 871 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. The view south takes in Mont Bear at 20.6 miles and Bear Mount at 20.9 miles, both peaks just under 2,000 feet in elevation. To the south-southeast, a cluster of features around 21.5 miles out includes Parc Banting Holmes, Parc du Cercle des Pierres, Place Henry Seth Taylor, and Cercle de Pierre de Stanstead, followed by Portus Baxter Park at 21.7 miles. Allen Hill appears to the south at 21.9 miles, with Darling Hill farther southeast at 22.8 miles and the Start-End Trail to the south-southwest at 23.1 miles. Newport lies 25.3 miles to the south, Richford is 29.5 miles southwest, and Sheldon is 44.8 miles southwest. The lookout connects to Des Chênes 3 and Chute Eustis along the byway. The approach road to this overlook closes seasonally from November through May, so it is only accessible during the warmer months.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Mont Bear1,972 ftsouth · 20.6 mi
- Bear Mount1,861 ftsouth · 20.9 mi
- Parc Banting Holmes1,018 ftsouth-southeast · 21.5 mi
- Parc du Cercle des Pierres1,038 ftsouth-southeast · 21.5 mi
- Place Henry Seth Taylor1,048 ftsouth-southeast · 21.5 mi
- Cercle de Pierre de Stanstead1,049 ftsouth-southeast · 21.5 mi
- Portus Baxter Park1,016 ftsouth-southeast · 21.7 mi
- Allen Hill1,105 ftsouth · 21.9 mi
- Darling Hill1,323 ftsouth-southeast · 22.8 mi
- Start-End Trail1,385 ftsouth-southwest · 23.1 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:53 | 19:01 | 18:23 |
| June solstice | 05:02 | 20:41 | 19:56 |
| September equinox | 06:37 | 18:49 | 18:10 |
| December solstice | 07:26 | 16:10 | 15:20 |
Local time (America/Toronto). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Newport25.3 mi south
- Richford29.5 mi southwest
- Sheldon44.8 mi southwest
The approach closes seasonally. Source: OpenStreetMap (access:conditional=no @ (nov-may)). Check the road authority before travelling.
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How high is Des Chênes 2?
Des Chênes 2 sits at about 1,987 feet (606 m).
What can you see from Des Chênes 2?
From Des Chênes 2: Mont Bear (S, 21 mi); Bear Mount (S, 21 mi); Parc Banting Holmes (SSE, 22 mi); Parc du Cercle des Pierres (SSE, 22 mi).
Is the road to Des Chênes 2 open year-round?
No. The approach to Des Chênes 2 closes seasonally. The source records: access:conditional=no @ (nov-may). Check the managing agency before setting out.
What is the nearest town to Des Chênes 2?
Newport, 25 miles S of Des Chênes 2.
What is the next lookout after Des Chênes 2?
Chute Eustis is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Des Chênes 2.
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