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Blue Hill Falls
Blue Hill, Maine
A reversing tidal falls at the Route 175 bridge between Blue Hill and South Blue Hill, on the Salt Pond to Blue Hill Bay channel.
At a glance
Overview
Blue Hill Falls is a reversing tidal falls on Route 175 between Blue Hill and South Blue Hill, where Salt Pond drains through a narrow channel to Blue Hill Bay. It is a well-known spot for watching the tidal rip and, on larger tides, for experienced whitewater kayakers surfing the standing waves. The bridge gives a safe viewing platform; the water itself is cold, cluttered with boat traffic, and not a casual swim.
- Also known as
- Blue Hill Reversing Falls, Salt Pond Tidal Falls
- County
- Hancock
- Region
- Downeast & Acadia
- Water type
- Tidal falls
- Swim feature type
- Tidal falls
Know before you go
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From Blue Hill village, take Route 175 south toward South Blue Hill and stop at the Blue Hill Falls bridge over the Salt Pond outlet. Check a tide chart for the best rip; the strongest flow is mid-tide in either direction.
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