West Virginia - Highland Scenic Highway

Description: Travel through a wild and undeveloped portion of the Monongahela National Forest. Rolling, mountainous terrain is covered by hardwood forests and capped by dark spruce at high elevations. Traverse a narrow and steep-walled valley where views of clear mountain streams are common. Sites include Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, Summit Lake, and Falls of Hills Creek.

Time to Allow: 2-4 hours

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"The National Scenic Byways Program recognizes highways that are outstanding examples of our nation's beauty, history, culture, and recreational experience by designating them as All-American Roads and National Scenic Byways. The roads being featured were designated by the Secretary of Transportation from nominations submitted by the states and federal land management agencies. These designations provide a compass for people from all over the world to explore America's treasured open roads."