Cold River Virgin Forest

Forest in Massachusetts, United States
42°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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National Natural Landmarks in Massachusetts
  • Acushnet Cedar Swamp
  • Bartholomew's Cobble
  • Cold River Virgin Forest
  • Fannie Stebbins Refuge
  • Gay Head Cliffs
  • Hawley Bog
  • Mt. Greylock Old Growth Spruce
  • Muskeget Island
  • North and South Rivers
  • Poutwater Pond
  • Reedy Meadow


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