Reversing Falls

The word ‘Cobscook’ is the aptly described Maliseet-Passamaquoddy tribal word for “boiling tides." Although the water is cold throughout the year, the churning tides often provide a visual illusion that they are boiling. Between the Reversing Falls Preserve and Falls Island a huge underwater ledge creates the falls. The dramatic tides in the bay rise and fall up to 24 feet every 6.4 hours. This is a good place to watch the abundant seals and bald eagles who make their home in the serenity of Cobscook Bay.

More information about Reversing Falls from Downeast Coastal Conservancy:
 https://downeastcoastalconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Reversing-Falls_2018.pdf

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Most scenic tours are targeted to be at least 2 hours but can vary.

 

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