Highland Scenic Highway
Overview
Highland Scenic Highway is managed by Department of Transportation. 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.
Things to Do at Highland Scenic Highway
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
Getting to the Byway:
Charleston, WV
* Take I-79 northeast to US-19 junction.
* Follow US-19 south to Summersville.
* Get on WV-39/55 and drive east into Richwood where the byway begins.
Navigating the Byway:
* Between Richwood, West Virginia, and US 219 north of Marlinton, WV the route includes WV 55, 39, and 150.
* The byway starts at the city of Richwood on SR 55.
* Take SR 55 east until the Highway become SR 150.
* Take SR 150 east until the route ends at the edge of the Monogahela National Forest, at the junction of SR 150 and US 219.
* This is the end of the byway.
Contact & Resources
Phone: (304) 846-2695
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