Leave the roads; take the trails.
Our Mission
The Old Lyme Land Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving Old Lyme’s natural, scenic and historic land and water resources for the benefit of the public now and for generations to come. The Trust accomplishes its purpose by acquiring land through donation and purchase, managing the land and by providing education to the public.
See you on the Trails!
There are over 800 acres to explore on our 14 preserves. They vary in size and offer a great way to indulge in a quick nature break in the midst of a busy day. Read preserve descriptions, access trail maps and
Please consider joining OLLT as a member and supporting trail upkeep with your donation. Volunteers are also needed to perform trail work. Thank you! Learn how to join & volunteer here.
Join this years special Kayak Regatta to see the Mumeration! see below
News & Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
ANNUAL KAYAK REGATTA
Sunday, September 20 - 5:30 pm (Sunset 6:50)
SPECIAL SUNDOWN
MURMERATION TRIP!
1 Pilgrims Landing off Rte 156
Join us for an evening paddle to witness the spectacular sight of thousands of tree swallows gathering to roost at Goose Island at sunset.
Please note: Headlamps and life jackets are required. As the tide will be ebbing after 7:30 p.m. and darkness will be approaching, participants should have solid kayaking experience and be comfortable paddling in these conditions. Special thanks to The Watershed Fund, owners of Estuary Magazine, for hosting this event.
We welcome your support!
Donations to the OLLT make events like this possible.
Parking and kayak launch available
but space is limited to 20 cars.
Car Registration Required HERE
Ed Sopneski
YEA GRANT
Do you have an idea to help nature?
Old Lyme Land Trust (OLLT) is pleased to offer grants of $100 to $600 to support worthy environmental projects. Applicants must be residents of Lyme or Old Lyme aged 11-21 years.
Learn more about our Youth Environmental Action grants and apply HERE
Hikers Happy Hour upcoming walks
Wednesday September 2, 4:15 at Champlain South meet at the end of Meetinghouse Lane.
Wednesday October 7, 4:15 at Mile Creek Preserve OLLT meet at the trail head at 191 Mile Creek Rd.
Happy Hour at 5:00 at The Old Lyme Inn.
Talk & Walk with Markham Starr
Old Lyme Historical Society & Old Lyme Land Trust are pleased to present an afternoon Lecture at 4 PM, Wednesday October 14, 2026 at the Old Lyme Historical Society, 55 Lyme St.
Walk following on Saturday October 17, 9:00 am
OLLT location to be announced at the lecture.
More Info HERE
Donate to our Acquisitions Fund
Help us open our 15th preserve! We are under contract to buy a 43-acre parcel of undeveloped forest at the corner of Boston Post Road and Four Mile River Road. We need your help to be able to permanently protect this parcel. Donors above $200 will be recognized on a marker at the new preserve. Donate to our acquisitions fund HERE
Summer view of LBT from Lieutenant River
Whale back rock looking west, Fall.
Boulders along the old turnpike
Summer view of LBT from Lieutenant River