Cold River Virgin Forest
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
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- 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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