The Highland Scenic Highway, co-signed as WV Route 150, is a 43-mile scenic byway that winds through the Allegheny Highlands and Plateau within the Monongahela National Forest in north-central West Virginia.
The two-lane road extends from Richwood to US Route 219, seven miles north of Marlinton, and rises from an elevation of 2,300 feet to over 4,500 feet. It passes by the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center, Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, Falls of Hills Creek, and four developed overlooks of the surrounding mountains and valleys. It also connects to 150 miles of hiking and biking trails, trout fishing streams, and other recreational opportunities.
The Cranberry Mountain Nature Center, at the junction of WV Route 150 and WV Routes 39 and 55, offers information about the Monongahela National Forest and other nearby areas. It includes exhibits about the forest ecosystem and local history and offers special wildlife programs and guided tours.
Nearby is the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, a 750-acre National Natural Landmark. The bog is essentially an acidic wetland typically found in the northern United States and Canada and is accessible via a half-mile barrier-free boardwalk.
The parkway also passes by the Falls of Hill Creek, containing three spectacular waterfalls.
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A scenic autumn view of the Highland Scenic Highway.
A scenic autumn view of the Highland Scenic Highway.
A view of the Highland Scenic Highway at the Tea Creek trailhead.
A view of the autumn scenery at the Tea Creek trailhead along the Highland Scenic Highway.
Goldenrod along the Tea Creek Trail near the Highland Scenic Highway.
Goldenrod along the Tea Creek Trail near the Highland Scenic Highway.
Goldenrod along the Tea Creek Trail near the Highland Scenic Highway.
A view of the autumn scenery at the Tea Creek trailhead along the Highland Scenic Highway.
Interesting tree root bends along the Tea Creek Mountain Trail.
A view of Black Mountain steeped in autumn colors.
Goldenrod along the Tea Creek Trail near the Highland Scenic Highway.
A long view of the Highland Scenic Highway.
A view of the Highland Scenic Highway near Richwood.
A view from one of the many scenic overlooks along the Highland Scenic Highway.
A view from one of the many scenic overlooks along the Highland Scenic Highway.
The Highland Scenic Highway at sunset.
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