# Event Details - **Event Name**: Guided Dog Hike with Kristen Valenti: Blackledge Falls, Gay City State Park - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Come enjoy a moderate 2.76 mi loop with author Kristen Valenti in Blackledge Falls into Gay City State Park!About this EventEvent Guidelines:Each ticket comes with a copy of Dog Hiking New England co-authored by Kristen ValentiEach participant may bring one dog to accompany them on the hike. Dogs must be leashed and comfortable around other dogs and people.When registering, you will be prompted to sign a waiver through Eventbrite.Guided by author Kristen Valenti with support from River Bend Staff.Check in begins at 9:15am. The hike will begin promptly at 9:30am. Hike Specifications:Trail Name: Blackledge Falls extended loop into Gay City State ParkType of trail: LoopDistance: 2.76 milesElevation: ~300 feetSturdy hiking boots recommended with ankle support, as the trail can be rocky.Arrival Notes:Meeting Spot: Large parking lot (Blackledge Falls parking lot) along Route 94/Hebron AveGPS Coordinates: 41.69745, -72.4557Alternative Directions: From Welles-Turner Memorial Library in downtown Glastonbury, head southeast toward CT-94 W/Hebron Ave. Continue following Hebron Avenue for 8.5 miles until you see the Blackledge Falls sign and entrance to the large parking lot on the left.About Kristen ValentiKristen Valenti is the founder and writer of earlybirdonthetrail.com, a website dedicated to sharing the best hikes, trail guides, and trips in and around Connecticut. A teacher based in Farmington Valley, she has a passion for exploring the outdoors with her husband and two dogs, and documenting trails and trips for others to enjoy. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glastonbury/guided-dog-hike-with-kristen-valenti-blackledge-falls-gay-city-state-park/100001987646064886 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, Art, literary-art, Meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 27.19, max: 27.19, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Glastonbury - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: Blackledge Falls - **lat**: 41.6971629 - **long**: -72.455934 - **full address**: Blackledge Falls, 3817 Connecticut 94, Glastonbury, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Guided Dog Hike with Kristen Valenti: Blackledge Falls, Gay City State Park - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c3c646fe77c3c0ddfbcd5a6aaec339ed686c3f97d020d9694761661ab47aef20-rimg-w1200-h600-dcbec5c0-gmir.jpg?v=1776411968 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Guided Dog Hike with Kristen Valenti: Blackledge Falls, Gay City State Park being held? - **A:** Guided Dog Hike with Kristen Valenti: Blackledge Falls, Gay City State Park takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 11:00 am at Blackledge Falls, 3817 Connecticut 94, Glastonbury, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Guided Dog Hike with Kristen Valenti: Blackledge Falls, Gay City State Park? - **A:** Tickets for Guided Dog Hike with Kristen Valenti: Blackledge Falls, Gay City State Park are priced at USD 27 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityHike Admission + Book!USD 27 + USD 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Guided Dog Hike with Kristen Valenti: Blackledge Falls, Gay City State Park? - **A:** Guided Dog Hike with Kristen Valenti: Blackledge Falls, Gay City State Park is organized by River Bend Bookshop. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Guided Dog Hike with Kristen Valenti: Blackledge Falls, Gay City State Park", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c3c646fe77c3c0ddfbcd5a6aaec339ed686c3f97d020d9694761661ab47aef20-rimg-w1200-h600-dcbec5c0-gmir.jpg?v=1776411968", "startDate": "2026-05-09T09:30:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-05-09T11:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/glastonbury/guided-dog-hike-with-kristen-valenti-blackledge-falls-gay-city-state-park/100001987646064886", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Blackledge Falls", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "3817 Connecticut 94", "postalCode": "06033", "addressLocality": "Glastonbury", "addressRegion": "CT", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "41.6971629", "longitude": "-72.455934" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Come enjoy a moderate 2.76 mi loop with author Kristen Valenti in Blackledge Falls into Gay City State Park!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-17", "availabilityEnds": "2026-05-09T11:00:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-04-17", "lowPrice": "27.19", "highPrice": "27.19", "price": "27.19", "url": "https://allevents.in/glastonbury/guided-dog-hike-with-kristen-valenti-blackledge-falls-gay-city-state-park/100001987646064886" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-17", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-17", "url": "https://allevents.in/glastonbury/guided-dog-hike-with-kristen-valenti-blackledge-falls-gay-city-state-park/100001987646064886", "price": "27.19", "name": "Hike Admission + Book!" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "River Bend Bookshop", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/river-bend-bookshop/22602595", "description": "River Bend Bookshop is a gathering place for our community; a place where people feel welcome toexplore, discover and share; a place where readers connect with authors, and neighbors connectwith neighbors.  Visit us in the heart of Glastonbury Town Center, at 2217 Main Street." } ] } ] ```