1.2 miles
Distance
192 ft
Climb
-195 ft
Descent
660 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
474 ft
Altitude min
484 ft
Altitude start
482 ft
Altitude end
-33%
Grade max
21.8%
Grade min
2,871 ft
Distance climb
2,523 ft
Distance down
1,135 ft
Distance flat

Short one mile loop hike to a nice waterfall with a moderate climb. Go when the water is high after a rain or during snow melt for the best display. Winter ice season is special, too. Make sure you have traction devices with you for winter safety. Longer hikes to Gay City are available from this location too.

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Blackledge Falls Loop is a 1 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Glastonbury Connecticut. This hike only route. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 192 ft with a max elevation of 660 ft then descends -195 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    1 mile
  • Altitude change
    -1 ft
  • Altitude min
    474 ft
  • Altitude start
    484 ft
  • Altitude end
    482 ft
  • Climb
    192 ft
  • Descent
    -195 ft
  • Grade max
    -33%
  • Grade min
    21.8%
  • Distance climb
    2,871 ft
  • Distance down
    2,523 ft
  • Distance flat
    1,135 ft

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  1. Walk northeast on Blackledge Falls.
  2. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  3. Keep left to stay on Blackledge Falls.
  4. Continue for 200 meters.
  5. Turn right to stay on Blackledge Falls.
  6. Continue for 200 meters.
  7. Turn right to stay on Blackledge Falls.
  8. Continue for 90 meters.
  9. Turn left to stay on Blackledge Falls.
  10. Continue for 300 meters.
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