Highland Scenic Highway
Places to Visit
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Cranberry Glades Botanical Area (WV)
The largest area of bogs in West Virginia occurs within this 750 acre National Natural Landmark.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located across the highway from the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center.
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Cranberry Mountain Nature Center (WV)
The visitor center offers information about the national forest and other nearby attractions.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located at 206 Beckley Plz in Beckley, WV.
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Highway 150 traverses the eastern boundary of the 35,846 acre Cranberry Wilderness.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: This wilderness area borders the byway.
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Falls of Hills Creek Scenic Area (WV)
The three waterfalls at the Falls of Hills Creek cascade over rock layers of sandstone and shale.A three-quarter mile trail provides access to the falls, and travels through ground carpeted with wildflowers.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located six miles west of Cranberry Mountain Nature Center on Rt. 39/55.
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Monongahela National Forest (WV)
Home to Cranberry Glades, Spruce Knob, and Dolly Sods, the Monongahela National Forest offers exceptional opportunities for exploring West Virginia.
Location: Eastern West Virginia
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This community is the gateway to the Monogahela Forest and the only community on the byway.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: On state road 36/55.
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This small mountain lake contains trout, bass, and panfish. Fishing is a popular activity at this beautiful mountain lake.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Summit Lake is located just off the Byway between Richwood and the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area.
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The Williams River is an excellent spot for fishing on the Highway. During April and May, fishing along the 33 mile river is at its peak.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: In the Monogahela National Forest parallel to US Highway 150.
