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2,293 ft
Distance
127 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:04:24
Avg time
118 ft
Altitude change
474 ft
Altitude min
602 ft
Altitude max
484 ft
Altitude start
604 ft
Altitude end
5.1%
Grade
-5.6%
Grade max
21.8%
Grade min
1,552 ft
Distance climb
413 ft
Distance down
328 ft
Distance flat
00:04:24
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Blackledge Falls Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glastonbury
    , Connecticut
  • Ref Number
    Blue/Whiteblazes
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #143510 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16241 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Town of Glastonbury

Blue/White blazes lead up to a nice waterfall.

Access Info

Parking lot on Route 94

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 34 rides
  • Last: Aug 14, 2026
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        Directions to blackledge-falls trailhead (41.697090, -72.456030)
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        Blackledge Falls Loop
        1 mile • 192 ft • 2 •
        Short one mile loop hike to a nice waterfall with a moderate climb. Go when the water is high after a rain...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Blackledge Falls

        ▼ Where is Blackledge Falls located?
        Blackledge Falls is located in Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Glastonbury trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.69709, -72.45603.
        ▼ How hard is Blackledge Falls?
        Blackledge Falls is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blackledge Falls?
        Blackledge Falls has 127 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 474 ft to 602 ft.
        ▼ Is Blackledge Falls a point to point trail?
        Blackledge Falls is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Blackledge Falls?
        Blackledge Falls is 2,293 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blackledge Falls?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Blackledge Falls. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blackledge Falls?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blackledge Falls are:
        • June (7 activities)
        • May (5 activities)
        • July (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Blackledge Falls? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blackledge Falls are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Blackledge Falls?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Blackledge Falls. The trail is 2,293 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Blackledge Falls?
        Blackledge Falls is a moderately popular trail. There have been 170 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 183 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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