Connecticut Water Trails Association
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Connecticut Water Trails Program Connecticut Water Trails New London County Ledyard
Site Location:
Basic Information:
Water Type: Tidal Season: Site Contact Information:
Longitude 72.041081 ºW Latitude 41.272639 ºN
Location Map:
USGS Quadrangle: New London Driving Directions:
Exit 86 off I-95. Groton,
Rt 12 to bridge that crosses the cove. Turn west towards the
Thames River on the last street in Ledyard before the state highway bridge
crosses into Preston. Looks like a private driveway, but is a
town-maintained road that ends at a small paved parking lot serving the
boat ramp
Boat Launch Information:
ADA Access: Site Description: Environment: Additional Info:
Outstanding example of
Thames River estuarine tidal wetland and shoreland forest natural area. Ten minute walk to pristine shoreline from parking area/access trail. Parking area and access trail begin just west of Route 2A wetland/tidal creek crossing. Avoid entering dangerous abandoned incinerator area adjacent to the access trail. Extensive upland trail system throughout the site's hemlock forest. Be sure to bring your camera to this site!
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