| Cold River Virgin Forest | |
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| National Natural Landmarks | |
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Location of Cold River Virgin Forest in Massachusetts
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire, Franklin |
| Location | Mohawk Trail State Forest |
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]