Highland Scenic Highway
Cranberry Wildlife Management Area, Pocahontas County, WV
Point-to-point trail in Cranberry Wildlife Management Area, Pocahontas County, WV. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 47.9 mi (77 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,925 ft (1,501 m)
- Est. Time
- 17 hr 55 min
- High point
- 4,544 ft (1,385 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Richwood Area Chamber of Commerce 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from start
- Visitor center: Gauley District Ranger Station 5 mi (8 km) from start
- Visitor center: Gauley District Ranger Station 5 mi (8 km) from start
- Picnic area: North Bend Picnic Area 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from start
- Visitor center: Cranberry Mountain Visitors Center 25.5 mi (41.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Little Laurel Overlook 42.2 mi (67.9 km) from start
- Trailhead: Gauley Mountain Trailhead - South 42.6 mi (68.5 km) from start
- Trailhead: Red Spruce Knob Trailhead 42.8 mi (68.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Highland Scenic Highway
How long is Highland Scenic Highway?
Highland Scenic Highway is 47.9 mi (77 km) long. Most people take about 17 hr 55 min. It climbs 4,925 ft (1,501 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,544 ft (1,385 m).
How hard is Highland Scenic Highway?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Highland Scenic Highway?
9 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Highland Scenic Highway?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 42.2 mi (67.9 km).
Is Highland Scenic Highway shaded?
Partly shaded (53% under trees).
What can you do on Highland Scenic Highway?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Highland Scenic Highway?
Shop: GoMart, 1.3 mi (2.2 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Highland Scenic Highway?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Highland Scenic Highway
- Pratt Park Trail Pratt Field · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Hinkle Branch Trail Cranberry Wildlife Management Area · Easy · 2.3 mi (3.7 km)
- Fork Mountain Trail Cranberry Wildlife Management Area · Expert · 21.4 mi (34.4 km)
- Barrenshe Trail Cranberry Wildlife Management Area · Hard · 8.9 mi (14.3 km)
- Cranberry Ridge Trail Cranberry Wildlife Management Area · Hard · 11.7 mi (18.8 km)
- Railroad Grade Road Nicholas County · Easy · 2.7 mi (4.3 km)
- Cranberry Tri-Rivers Trail Monongahela National Forest · Hard · 17.5 mi (28.2 km)
- Cranberry/Tri Rivers Rail Trail Monongahela National Forest · Moderate · 17.5 mi (28.2 km)
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