Lieutenant River, Old Lyme

Meet at 9:30 a.m. to paddle at 9:50 a.m. from the Great Island state boat launch, 45 Smiths Neck Road, Old Lyme for a 11-mile moderately paced out and back paddle of the Lieutenant River. This will allow us to gain maximum benefit from the 12:18 p.m. high tide, giving us a boost in both directions. Lunch will come around 8 miles at the Rt. 156 boat launch, as we no longer can land at the Florence Griswold Museum. Shorten the trip to 9 miles by skipping the Lt. River north of Mill Brook.
Paddlers must provide their own kayak/canoe and other equipment. Per group policy, a life jacket must be worn for the trip duration. Bring lunch, snacks, and water.
Rain cancels and weather-related decisions will be made Friday by 7 a.m. If the weather is uncertain, the leader post an update or cancellation.
GPS track: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5978238
GPS track for the 9 mile trip skipping the river north of Mill Brook: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/16692235548
Directions: I-95 North to Exit 70. Right on Rt. 156 East for 1.8 miles, then right on Smiths Neck Road and drive 0.8 miles to the end for the launch.
I-95 South to Exit 70. Left at the light onto Lyme Street for 0.8 miles, then left at the curve on McCurdy Road for 0.8 miles. Left on Rt. 156 for 0.4 miles, then right on Smiths Neck Rd. and drive to the end for the launch.
The town GIS maps lists this as Smiths Neck Road (with an “s”), but if your GPS does not recognize this spelling, try Smith Neck Road.