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Bolton Potholes

📍 Bolton
Nearest Town
✅ Free
Entry Fee
💧 Cool, variable
Water Temp
🟡 Moderate
Difficulty
📅 Summer
Best Season
⚠️ Safety Notice — Read Before Visiting
Regional descriptions specifically note slippery shoreline and approach conditions here — proper footwear (not sandals) is worth flagging explicitly in any listing.
🏊 Natural Swimming 🟡 Moderate Free Entry ⚠️ Safety Note
🌊 About Bolton Potholes

A lesser-known, locally cherished set of swimming holes carved by Joiner Brook, maintained by a local conservancy — off the beaten path and completely free, but the approach and shoreline are notably slippery underfoot.

📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
✅ Free
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, variable
Best Season
📅 Summer
Reservation
Not Required
Water Type
Series of smooth-carved potholes on Joiner Brook
Managed By
Richmond Land Trust
County
Chittenden County, Vermont
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There

Address / Access Point:
Joiner Brook, near Bolton, VT 05676

Access Notes:
Requires a hike with proper footwear; the shore and approach can be notably slippery

GPS Coordinates
44.3683, -72.8858
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✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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    Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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    Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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    Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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    Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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    Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace
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