Somes Sound is located in the lower middle section of Mount Desert Island and is known for its scenic shoreline and protected waters. The deep body of water is a great place for relaxing half-day paddle trips on the coast near Acadia National Park. This trip starts from the picnic area off of Sargent Drive and follows the eastern shoreline of the sound up and around to Somes Harbor and back. The sound is fairly protected but rough winds can make for tough paddling and there is some boat traffic near the harbor.