Sargent Drive
A 3.8-mile road skirting the very edge of Somes Sound, the only fjord on the American East Coast.
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Sargent Drive Details
A river valley carved by glaciers, but later drowned by the sea, Somes Sound has a fjord's characteristic shallow southern mouth, deeper waters to the north, and a shoreline that plunges straight into the water. As you drive, look for Hall Quarry, a small community at the base of Acadia Mountain that once produced pink granite. Man O'War Brook -- named for the French and English warships that once took on water here -- flows into the sound from Acadia Mountain. Valley Cove, sheltered by the cliffs of St. Sauveur Mountain, is a nesting spot for peregrine falcons.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
15
Region
Routes 233 & 198
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sargent Drive
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0.3 mi away
Giant Slide Trail
The trail features a ravine, evergreen forests, and steep sections to open ledges.
0.5 mi away
Sound Schoolhouse
The museum presents rotating historical exhibits and entertaining programs in a restored schoolhouse.
0.7 mi away
Sargent Northwest Trail
A steady climb with moderate ascent that leads to a relatively flat, wide-open, rocky summit with panoramic views.
0.7 mi away
Sargent Drive Picnic Area
A picnic area along the 3.8-mile road skirting the very edge of Somes Sound, the only fjard on the American East Coast.
