Four Corners Swimming Hole
Conditions
Swim: allowed. Conditions for Four Corners Swimming Hole (Bugbee Brook) near Troy: NWS at the pin and—when configured—USGS trend lines. They show watershed context, not depth at the rope swing—read the brook in person.
On this page
Snapshot
Quick read for weather, water, trail, and season.
Weather may show a recent National Weather Service forecast; the river gauge did not load this time—other fields stay from the guide.
Weather
Partly Cloudy, 27°F
National Weather Service forecast, updated Apr 7, 1:05 AM.
Rain read
Rain chance in the next several hours may reach about 59% in that outlook.
Compare with the forecast you use for travel.
River trend
See live block when loaded
Discharge is measured on the Missisquoi River main stem near North Troy—same watershed as Bugbee Brook, but not at the brook pool. Use as a basin trend only; depth and current at the rope-swing pools can differ. Read the water on site.
Clarity
Varies
Storm runoff adds color; calm weather often clears surface water.
Crowd & parking
Plan ahead
Hot days stack people and cars—have a backup plan.
Approach
Uneven natural tread
Roots, gravel, and slick stone are normal near the water.
Setting
Troy
Northern forest and river-edge mix typical of Vermont.
Timing
Earlier often calmer
Midday heat and weekends add use.
Mosquitoes
Seasonal
Repellent evenings.
Ticks
Check after
Brush and grass near banks.
Daily pulse
Match forecast, any live gage, and what you see at the water
Unofficial cold brook water with ledges and a rope swing—check depth and obstacles before jumping. No lifeguards. Flow can rise after rain. Supervise children within reach.
Air & rain
| Time | Temp | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 27°F | 5% chance |
| 1:00 AM | 26°F | 6% chance |
| 2:00 AM | 26°F | 7% chance |
| 3:00 AM | 23°F | 10% chance |
| 4:00 AM | 23°F | 12% chance |
| 5:00 AM | 23°F | 15% chance |
| 6:00 AM | 22°F | 24% chance |
| 7:00 AM | 23°F | 33% chance |
| 8:00 AM | 23°F | 45% chance |
| 9:00 AM | 24°F | 57% chance |
| 10:00 AM | 26°F | 58% chance |
| 11:00 AM | 28°F | 59% chance |
Overnight
Slight Chance Snow Showers
~21°F
Tuesday
Snow Showers Likely
~32°F
Tuesday Night
Mostly Clear
~15°F
Wednesday
Sunny
~43°F
Wednesday Night
Mostly Clear
~28°F
Pair regional radar with hourly/daily tables when NWS loads. Live forecast: National Weather Service.
Water
Where the reading comes from
Missisquoi River near North Troy, VT
Discharge is measured on the Missisquoi River main stem near North Troy—same watershed as Bugbee Brook, but not at the brook pool. Use as a basin trend only; depth and current at the rope-swing pools can differ. Read the water on site.
How to use it
Trend first, then your eyes
Rising or falling discharge is context for the whole reach—not a safe-to-swim verdict at this access.
Clarity
Storm-dependent
Heavy rain often adds color and debris.
Flow trend
Watch the live curve when loaded
Pair with color, sound, and debris at the bank.
Rain outlook
Check your forecast
Thunderstorms can change rivers quickly.
Recent rain
Weigh gage + bank
Mud lines and noise are field clues.
People
Parking
See access summary
Community guides describe Bugbee Brook swimming on the NEK “Four Corners” stretch with a large dirt parking area across from the Jay Four Corners convenience cluster on VT Route 101 (north of Troy / Lowell). No dedicated
Approach
Varies by access
Multiple entries may exist along a corridor—read each stop.
In the water
No lifeguards
Supervise children within reach in moving water.
Approach
Footing
Natural tread
Closed-toe shoes with grip beat smooth soles.
If the water looks bigger, faster, or colder than you planned for, pause and pick another day.
Community guides describe Bugbee Brook swimming on the NEK “Four Corners” stretch with a large dirt parking area across from the Jay Four Corners convenience cluster on VT Route 101 (north of Troy / Lowell). No dedicated trailhead signage is guaranteed—park only where it is clearly allowed and do not block the highway. **Primary map coordinates** target dirt parking / VT-101 access at the Four Corners intake—confirm against the visible lot (not mid-brook).
Closed-toe shoes with real grip for cobble and wet rock.
Nature
Corridor
River-edge Vermont
Give wildlife and anglers space.
- Songbirds
- Ducks
- Shared river use
Timing
Morning calmer
Afternoons add heat and people.
Observation only.
Bugs
Bug watch
Seasonal
Vermont norms.
Mosquitoes
Possible
Breeze helps.
Ticks
Present
Check after.
Sun
UV
Seasonal
Water glare adds exposure.
Midday
Summer arc
Shade shifts.
Feel
Strong mid-summer
Hydrate.
Peak window
Roughly 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Hint only.