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The following caves are open from June 1 to September 1.
Some caves are gated to protect bats. Click to see a LIST of known Vermont bat hibernacula.
Plymouth Caves, Plymouth
Brandon Silver Mines, The presence of Indiana bats has the Nature Conservancy (the owners) edgy. Park well away from the road access when going out to the Silver Mines. The owner has asked that people be sure not to block the road.
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Aeolus Bat Cave is currently closed until a proper management plan can be
implemented. The VCA is doing its best to ensure that the cave will be reopened to
cavers. The VCA is asking cavers to be responsible and abide by the closure.
As with any negotiation process, irresponsible acts can seriously jeopardize the
situation and make it more difficult to regain access.
Nickwackett & Chaffee Mountain Caves, Chittenden. These
caves are now closed for five years to study the bat population. A summer
management plan is being developed to ensure future caving at these excellent
caves. Nickwackett cave was gated in the summer of 2004.
Purgatory Karst-- including Purgatory, Brian's, Boulder, Falls Cliff, Tallow,
Quarry, Chimney, and Webster's Bonus Caves
Horse Farm Road Cave, Middlebury
Maidstone Caves, Maidstone
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