Somes Sound
A glacial fjord that almost splits Mount Desert Island in two, with steep cliffs on both sides; best explored by boat or on foot along the shore.
Somes Sound is a fjord-like bay formed by glacial erosion. It reaches about 8 km north from the island's southern end and divides Mount Desert Island into eastern and western halves. Granite cliffs rise steeply on both shores. The valley bay on the west shore and the Acadia Mountain Trail on the east shore both offer views over the water. In summer you can tour it by boat from Northeast Harbor or Southwest Harbor, or by sailboat, or simply drive along the road on the west shore.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Echo Lake
- Asticou Azalea Garden
- Thuya Garden
- Beech Mountain Fire Tower
- Jordan Pond
- Bubble Rock
- Seawall
- Acadia Carriage Roads