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The Snow Hole is a big rock crevice and small cave in the ground that has snow even in July, whereas snow in the surrounding area usually melts in May or much earlier. The hike passes by a gorgeous view of the valley and a blueberry patch. On a clear day, you can see the Hudson Valley to the west, the Catskills to the southwest, and the southern Adirondacks to the northwest. It takes a couple hours round trip. The Taconic Trail heads north here, along the ridge. You'll pass intersections for the Shepard's Well Trail and the Birch Brook Trail, as well as an umarked path to the New York-Vermont-Massachusetts three corners marker. A couple miles in there will be a marked Snow Hole loop, which will take you there in about half a mile.

From campus, follow Route 2 West. Parking is on the right at the crest of Route 2 at Petersburg Pass. The Taconic Trail north trailhead is directly across the road from the parking area.