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Sullivan Falls
Sullivan, Maine
Reversing tidal falls between Sullivan and Hancock on Taunton Bay, Maine. Sea kayak and Route 1 scenic stop.
At a glance
Overview
Sullivan Falls is the reversing tidal falls between Sullivan and Hancock, where the flood and ebb squeeze through the narrows into Taunton Bay. It is a draw for sea kayakers and paddlers who time the tide, and a scenic shoreline stop from the Route 1 bridge area. Current runs hard at mid-tide; this is a viewing and paddling spot, not a casual swim.
- Also known as
- Taunton Bay reversing 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 Route 1 between Hancock and Sullivan, pull off near the bridge over the narrows at Taunton Bay. A short shoulder walk takes you to the best views of the tidal race. Kayakers typically launch from the Taunton Bay shoreline and time the slack water.
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