Cold River Virgin Forest

Cold River Virgin Forest
National Natural Landmarks
Location of Cold River Virgin Forest in Massachusetts
Country United States
State Massachusetts
County Berkshire, Franklin
Location Mohawk Trail State Forest
 - coordinates 42°42′0″N 73°06′0″W / 42.70000°N 73.10000°W / 42.70000; -73.10000Coordinates: 42°42′0″N 73°06′0″W / 42.70000°N 73.10000°W / 42.70000; -73.10000

Cold River Virgin Forest was designated a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service in April 1980.

Located within Mohawk Trail State Forest nine miles southeast of North Adams in Berkshire County. Cold River Virgin Forest is probably the only virgin hemlock-northern hardwood forest in New England with the hemlocks and sugar maples exceeding 400 years in age.[1]

See also

References

  1. "Cold River Virgin Forest National Natural Landmark". National Park Service. US Gov. Retrieved 2009-05-17.


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