Somes Pond, Hancock County, Maine

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    The beauty of Somes Pond is reason enough to stop by. This lake is so wonderful. Have a great hiking adventure along the Eagle Lake Trail, and on a splendid day it's a good idea to spend the day at Echo Lake Beach. Lots of rain falls at Somes Pond; through November this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is August. Through the warm days of summer highs here at Somes Pond reach the 70's; the nighttime is somewhat colder of course, mostly in the 50's.  
   For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 30's, and nighttime lows during the wintertime for Somes Pond tend to be in the 10's.
Don't try to stop me, cause I'm havin' a splendid time here at Somes Pond. While you're here at Somes Pond you can take a hike along the Beech Cliff Loop; Myrtle Ledge is another great place to pop by nearby. The vistas at Acadia National Park will blow your mind, and Duck Rock is a pleasant place to stop at while in
 
               the neighborhood. Going for a hike along the Beech Cliff Ladder Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region, and if you come at the right time of year, Union River offers some splendid whitewater.
This lake is so wonderful. After a long day outdoors Open Hearth Inn is a pleasant site to spend a night or two, and Somes Pond is a pleasant spot to visit for more than one day, Smuggler's Den Campground is a pleasant spot to camp nearby. Denning Brook is one of the streams close by that might be worth a visit, and Mount Desert Campground is a tremendous local campground. Now, you may think that's a heap but there's even more amusing stuff to do here at Somes Pond. The peak of Carter Nubble can be seen from Somes Pond, and there are some perfect whitewater spots on Branch Lake Stream.
Somes Pond Outlet Dam is worth visiting if you're here, and a glorious close by hotel is Isleview Motel and Cottages. Lamoine Beach is in the vicinity of Somes Pond if you're in a beach type of mood; Broad Cove is very near and is a fine place to explore.

 
Isleview Motel and Cottages, Ellsworth
4 miles away
Isleview Motel and Cottages is conveniently located less than one mile from Mount Desert Island and only minutes from Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. We offer a variety of well maintained accommo...

Open Hearth Inn, Ellsworth
4 miles away
The Open Hearth Inn has many different lodging options. We have three Bed and Breakfast suites in a 200-year-old New England Cape. All B and B suites have a living room, bedroom, and full bathroom wi...

Current weather conditions at Somes Pond, Hancock County, Maine
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Local climate location: ELLSWORTH 6 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.35917
Longitude: -68.34639

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These outdoors activities are available near Somes Pond.
 Beaches Near Somes Pond:
Echo Lake Beach, Hancock County, 2 miles away
Lamoine Beach, Hancock County, 6 miles away
 Hotels Near Somes Pond:
Isleview Motel and Cottages, Ellsworth, 4 miles away
Open Hearth Inn, Ellsworth, 4 miles away
Harbor Heights Vacation Rental, Southwest Harbor, 4 miles away
Belle Isle Motel, Bar Harbor, 4 miles away
The Harbour Cottage Inn, Southwest Harbor, 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Somes Pond:
Mount Desert Campground, Hancock County, 2 miles away
Smuggler's Den Campground, Southwest Harbor, 3 miles away
Mt Desert Campground, Mount Desert, 3 miles away
Camp Store, Mount Desert, 3 miles away
 Whitewater Near Somes Pond:
Union River, Hancock CountyCounty, 12 miles away
      Class I-II - 0.5 miles long (Ellsworth Falls to Ellsworth)
Branch Lake Stream, Hancock CountyCounty, 13 miles away
      Class III-V - 4 miles long (Branch Lake to Infant Street in Ellsworth)
Blue Hill Falls, Hancock CountyCounty, 15 miles away
      Class III - 1 miles long (Route 175 - Tidal Reversing Falls)
 National Parks Near Somes Pond:
Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME, 10 miles away
Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Somes Pond:
Eagle Lake Trail, Hancock County, 2 miles away
Beech Cliff Ladder Trail, Hancock County, 2 miles away
Beech Cliff Loop, Hancock County, 2 miles away

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