Banning Cove is a small pond at the head of the Niantic River, a 5.2 mile river that separates the towns of East Lyme and Waterford and flows out into the Long Island Sound. This is a great place to look out for waterfowl and other wildlife as you ride.

Jamie S.

February 8, 2024

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Location: Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

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