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]

Cold River Virgin Forest
Location of Cold River Virgin Forest in Massachusetts
Location	Berkshire, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates	42°38′48″N 72°56′47″W

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