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===Trail Description (from Petersburg Pass)===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. There are multiple approaches. ===Trail Description from Petersburg Pass===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. ===Trail Description from Hopkins Forest===Snow Hole is also approachable from [[Hopkins Forest]]. From Hopkins Forest, follow the loop trail. The Birch Brook Trail leaves the Upper Loop and continues up the Taconic Ridge to meet the Taconic Trail. From here follow the description of the trail from Petersburg Pass. ===Trail Description from RRR Brooks Trail===A longer hike will take you along the RRR Brooks Trail through the beautiful Flora Glen to a clearing near Route 2. Follow the trail onward and then take the Shephard's Well Trail up the ridge to its intersection with the Taconic Trail. From here follow the description of the trail from Petersburg Pass. ===Getting There - RRR Brooks Approach===The trailhead for the RRR Brooks Trail starts on Bee Hill Road. Follow Route 7 south from campus. Bee Hill Road is a dirt road which bears off Route 7 to the right, headed uphill. The trailhead is a ways up the road and has no parking, just a small sign. There is a small parking area farther up the road at the top of Sheep Hill for the Fitch Trail (and others?).