A historic lime kiln and quarry site dating to about 1738, founded by the Whitcomb family (the second such operation in New England); abandoned in the 1800s after workers struck groundwater, with a short-lived 1937 reopening attempt. Now part of the Rattlesnake Hill Core Conservation Area, acquired by the town in 1976.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Trails
Part of the Rattlesnake Hill Core Conservation Area trail network, including the Bob Horton Memorial Trail (1.3 miles, interpretive stations on botany,…
Dogs
Dogs may be walked on Bolton conservation land as long as they are under the effective control of a person. Walkers must remove feces from trails and from environmentally sensitive areas, keep dogs out of vernal pools during the frog and…
Allowed now · ban starts mid-FebruaryHours
No posted hours ordinance found for Bolton conservation land generally.
Accessibility
Not documented; historic quarry terrain, uneven ground.
Managed by
Bolton Conservation Commission
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On site
1738 lime kiln and quarry remains
Common questions
Is the Lime Kiln its own separate park?
No -- it's now part of the larger Rattlesnake Hill Core Conservation Area, reached via the Lime Kiln entrance off Route 117/Main Street.
Where do I park at Bolton Lime Kiln and Quarry Conservation Area?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Bolton Lime Kiln and Quarry Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Bolton Lime Kiln and Quarry Conservation Area?
Dogs may be walked on Bolton conservation land as long as they are under the effective control of a person. Walkers must remove feces from trails and from environmentally sensitive areas, keep dogs out of vernal pools during the frog and salamander breeding season (roughly mid-February through…
Is Bolton Lime Kiln and Quarry Conservation Area wheelchair accessible?
Not documented; historic quarry terrain, uneven ground.
What rules should I know at Bolton Lime Kiln and Quarry Conservation Area?
Hunting and trapping prohibited.