The Snow Hole
This locally-famous crevasse in New York State is icy all year round.

📜 Locally-famous crevasse in New York State, icy all year round.
🔍 Snow and ice persist in this 50-foot deep bedrock chasm in the Taconic Mountains throughout the hot and humid summertime, located near the convergence of New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts.

Why Go

❄️ Experience year-round ice and snow in summer heat
❄️ Rare geophysical phenomenon
🚶 Access via a well-maintained trail system
🗺️ Site of historical fascination for hundreds of years
🕳️ Opportunity to explore a cave at the crevasse entrance

Tips

🗺️ The hike begins at Petersburg Pass in New York, on Route 2. 🅿️ Park at the large parking area on the left when entering Petersburgh NY from Rt. 7 in Williamstown, MA, then cross the road to access the trailhead.
👀 The trail entrance can be hard to see.
⬆️ Expect a short, steep section at the beginning of the hike.

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