Located along the Yantic River, Uncas Leap (aka Indian Leap) marks the spot of the historically significant Battle of the Great Plains between the Native American Mohegan and Narragansett Tribes. The battle took place in 1643 and the site has been sacred to the Mohegan Tribe since then. Today the site is owned by the City of Norwich and is being developed into a park to commemorate the battle, during which many Narragansett tribe members leapt to their death across the gorge. The site is open to the public year round and offers a couple of interesting walking/hiking trails. Features of the site include the ruins of a 19th century mill, a very beautiful river gorge and a breath-taking waterfall.

Uncas Leap, 196 – 200 Yantic Street, Norwich, CT 06360, 860 823 3700

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