USGS Quadrangle: Old Lyme

Directions Map:  Google Map

This is a town landing to the left, where you may launch your canoe or kayak, but parking is limited with a 3 hour maximum; after launching, one of your party will have to return your car to the park-and-ride lot just north of I-95 on the right (1/2 mile from site)at the Exit 70 commuter lot, and return on foot.

Site Description:

Environment:

Additional Info:

Lord Cove Preserve

Paddling Lord Cove:

USGS Quadrangle: Old Lyme

Type of Water: Connecticut River Estuary - Marshland

Paddle Length: 265 acres - 4 miles

USGS Real Time Water Data / Gauge: NA

Portage:  None

Put In: Pilgrim Landing

Google Map

Longitude 72°20'23.43"W   Latitude  41°20'13.62"N

Take Out: Same As The Put-In

On The Water:

This brackish marsh contains miles of maze of waterways, with an abundance and variety of birdlife. Lord Cove is an excellent example of brackish tidal marsh. The preserve has been created thanks to the generosity of numerous donors; the entire preserve has been protected through gifts.

The northern section is reached by paddling over a large area of shallow open water.

You can also explore Deep Creek, Lord Creek, Mack Creek, and Rat Island.

Cautions: Winds blowing across open areas can be strong.