A Traveler's Tale
"ThePinkLady"—We rode with about 50 Harley's with the HOG Chapters on the WV Highland Scenic Byway. We went through Canaan Valley Resort, Seneca Rocks, Green...
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Highland Scenic Highway
West Virginia
US Forest: Monongahela National Forest
Length: 43.0 miles / 69.2 km
Time to Allow: 2 hours to drive or 4 hours to enjoy this Byway.
Travel through a wild and undeveloped portion of the Monongahela National Forest. Hardwood forests cover rolling, mountainous terrain capped by dark spruce at high elevations. Traverse a narrow and steep-walled valley with views of clear mountain streams. Sights include Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, Summit Lake and Falls of Hills Creek.
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Highland Scenic Highway Overview
Travel through a wild and undeveloped portion of the Monongahela National Forest on the Highland Scenic Highway in West Virginia. When you stop at...
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Hiking the Highland Scenic Highway
Uncomplicated and enjoyable, hiking is a pastime you can do almost anywhere. A day trip away from West Virginia’s capital of Charleston, or a...
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1-Day Trip: Highland Scenic Tour
(West Virginia)This tour leads you through many of the major attractions found along the Highland Scenic Highway. [more]
Local Information
Gauley Ranger District
932 North Fork Cherry Rd.
Richwood, WV 26261
(304) 846-2695
Marlinton Ranger District
PO Box 210
Marlinton WV 24954
(304)799-4334
- Monongahela National Forest
- Visit Website
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Visit the Print-n-Go page to view and print travel related facts about this byway for your reference as you drive Highland Scenic Highway.
Forest Message
Winter travel. Many byways are not plowed in the winter. Check with the National Forest where you will be traveling for road conditions. Even byways that are not plowed often provide excellent winter opportunities on snow mobiles or cross country skis.
