Cold River Virgin Forest
Map showing the location of Cold River Virgin Forest
Map showing the location of Cold River Virgin Forest
Location of Cold River Virgin Forest in Massachusetts
LocationBerkshire, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates42°38′48″N 72°56′47″W / 42.64667°N 72.94639°W / 42.64667; -72.94639

Cold River Virgin Forest a virgin hemlock-northern hardwood forest in northwestern Massachusetts, United States. Believed to be the only stand of its type in New England, it was designated a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service in April 1980.[1]

It is located within Mohawk Trail State Forest nine miles southeast of North Adams in Berkshire and Franklin counties. The forest features hemlocks and sugar maples exceeding 400 years in age.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ "National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2019-03-22. Year designated: 1980
  2. ↑ "Cold River Virgin Forest National Natural Landmark". National Park Service. US Gov. Retrieved 2009-05-17.


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