Cold River Virgin Forest Explained

Cold River Virgin Forest
Map:	USA Massachusetts
Location:	Berkshire, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates:	42.6467°N -72.9464°W

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]

See also

• List of National Natural Landmarks in Massachusetts
• List of Massachusetts State Parks
• List of old growth forests in Massachusetts

Notes and References

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