Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2022
Parking is off of a pullout on the south side of the Silver Lake Bridge.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2022
The trail immediately descends toward the American River fork and follows as it flows through the forest.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2022
The hike is easy, following dusty single track for about .6 miles.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2022
Several views of the stream open up along the hike to the Potholes.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2022
Eventually the trail emerges on a granite shelf, with the swimming holes immediately visible.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2022
There are several different pools as the water continues flowing down the granite landscape.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2022
The Potholes, an beautiful Northern Sierra swimming experience.