The Yantic River forms at the confluence of the Deep River, Sherman Brook, and Exeter Brook about 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Colchester, Connecticut.

It runs for 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and flows into the Shetucket River in Norwich, forming the Thames River.

[1] The Yantic River is a popular whitewater paddling destination with a mix of quickwater and Class I-III whitewater.

It passes through the towns of Lebanon, Bozrah, and Norwich.

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