Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Somes Pond - In Mount Desert ME Rating: One Star - It was a pleasant paddle trip. There is this house in the island in the middle of the pond. I was thinking No man is an island except this guy. Paddle time was 44 minutes.   Put in at Oak Hill Road   in Mount Desert ME. Alternate put in at Pretty Marsh Road   / Route 102 in Mount Desert ME. Paddle around Somes   Pond and return. Estimated distance   = 2+ miles Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources: Number of original photos on this page : 44 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. The Boston Kayaker and pet Saco launching on Somes Pond from Route 102 in Mount Desert ME. Trip done July 2024. The Boston Kayaker's wife and pet Sebec on Somes Pond. We will be paddling counter-clockwise and will keep the shore on our left. A loon diving on Somes Pond. IMG_2524.JPG 20240702172228 At the north west end of the pond is the more formal put in spot. A big rock and 2 swimmers on Somes Pond. IMG_2533.JPG 20240702173044 The Boston Kayaker on Somes Pond. That house is on the island in the middle of Somes Pond. Loons on Somes Pond. Another kayaker on Somes Pond. The kayaker and swimmer are a couple . . . On our way back to our put in / take out spot. Landed. Paddle time was 44 minutes.