Cranberry Glades Botanical Area protects West Virginia's largest area of natural bogs, designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1974. The acidic wetlands are home to unique spongy ground areas full of partially-decade peat, which contain unusual wildlife species, including carnivorous and insect-eating plants. The Botanical Area spans an area of 750 acres, consisting of four main bogs with wildlife similar to the muskeg bogs of Canada. A half-mile boardwalk traverses two of the bogs, offering safe opportunities for viewing the sensitive ecosystems without damaging natural conditions. The area is also traversed by the six-mile Cowpasture Trail, which serves as a hiking connector to the nearby Cranberry Wilderness. Adjacent to the area is the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center, which offers interpretive exhibits.
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