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Hiking & Walking

Glastonbury has an abundance of walking and hiking trails in the numerous parks and open spaces. Additionally, Gay City State Park and the Shenipsit Trail pass through portions of Glastonbury for recreational use.

Please see the table below for a full list of Town facilities that provide local hiking/walking trails, (click the site name or photo for more details and amenities), or use the web application.

To learn more about the benefits of walking, advice on how to start a walking program, and walking locations around town, click click here to access the "Glastonbury Takes a Walk for Health" brochure. (Developed by the Glastonbury Health Department.)

Walking/Hiking Trail Application - "FunFinder"

Glastonbury offers a website application, FunFinder, that allows community members to view hiking/walking trails on their PC, tablets, and smartphones. The platform includes trail facts, downloadable maps, the ability to create your own trail map or elevation profile, and a “find my location” tool to use when you’re out on a trail. Additionally, any parcels that are part of the Town's Poetry in the Parks program, or Parks Passport program, will be denoted as such. (Simply click on the parcel of interest and the program logo will appear in the pop-up information box if the parcel is part of either/both programs).

To learn more or access the web application, visit:

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/c73a2829c4864e5e8909488c43d072d9/

 

Hiking/Walking Trails

  • Blackledge Falls

    Blackledge 2
    1. Address:3874 Hebron Ave
      Glastonbury, CT 06033
    Amenities:
    1. Fishing
    2. Hiking / Walking Trail
    3. Natural Area
    4. Parking
    5. Scenic Views
    Categories:
    1. Hiking/Walking Trails
    2. Parks
    3. Parks and Recreation

Located in East Glastonbury at the Hebron Town line, this 80 acre parcel of open space is largely wooded. It contains hiking trails, a pond and a streambelt. The parcel abuts Gay City State Park. A small parking area is available for vehicular access. 

CLICK HERE to view the Blackledge Falls Trail Map.

Please note: Ice Climbing is NOT PERMITTED for safety reasons. 

Directions 
Route 2 East to Exit 6 Hebron Avenue. Take a left an end of exit onto Hebron Avenue and go about 10 miles. Black Ledge Falls will be on your left (if you see the Hebron Town Line sign, you have gone too far).

Route 2 West to Exit 10. Take a right at end of exit ramp onto Manchester Road. Follow Manchester Road (about 3-4 miles) to the intersection with Hebron Avenue. Take a right at that stop light and go about 6 miles or so on Hebron Avenue. Black Ledge Falls will be on your left (if you see the Hebron Town Line sign, you have gone too far). 

Click on the following link to get directions using Google Maps: Blackledge Falls

Blackledge 2 Blackledge 3 Blackledge 1

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