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Cathance River Falls
Topsham, Maine
A 15-foot drop at Head of Tide Park in Topsham, where the Cathance River meets the upper tide.
At a glance
Overview
Cathance River Falls is the 15-foot drop at Head of Tide Park in Topsham, where the freshwater Cathance hits the upstream edge of tide. The park is run by the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust and the Town of Topsham and has a small lot, picnic pavilions, and a hand-carry boat launch. Treat the falls as a viewing and picnic stop; current below the drop is strong and rocks are slick.
- Also known as
- Head of Tide Falls, Cathance River Head of Tide
- County
- Sagadahoc
- Region
- Midcoast & Islands
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Tiered
Know before you go
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From Topsham village, take Cathance Road to Bowie Hill Road and follow signs for Head of Tide Park. The small gravel lot sits above the falls and pavilions; a short path drops to river-level viewpoints.
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