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Head of the Tide Falls
Alna, Maine
The Sheepscot River fish-ladder site at the head of tide in Alna, Lincoln County.
At a glance
Overview
Head of the Tide Falls sits on the Sheepscot River in Alna, at the spot where tidal water stops and the freshwater river begins. It is a small fish-ladder and viewing area rather than a big cascade, with a quiet stretch of river below and a rocky sluice above. It is a scenic and history stop in the Sheepscot Valley, not a swim destination.
- Also known as
- Head of Tide, Sheepscot Head of Tide
- County
- Lincoln
- Region
- Midcoast & Islands
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From the Sheepscot Valley side of Alna, follow local roads toward the Head of Tide area and use the small roadside pull-off near the falls and fish ladder. The viewing ledges are close to the road; the rock is slick when wet.
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