Cold River Virgin Forest | |
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Location of Cold River Virgin Forest in Massachusetts | |
Location | Berkshire, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States |
Coordinates | 42°38′48″N 72°56′47″W / 42.64667°N 72.94639°W / 42.64667; -72.94639 |
Cold River Virgin Forestavirgin 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 AdamsinBerkshire and Franklin counties. The forest features hemlocks and sugar maples exceeding 400 years in age.[2]
Year designated: 1980
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