Highland Scenic Highway, also known as West Virginia Route 150, spans 22.5 miles throughout the Monongahela National Forest's Gauley and Marlinton Ranger Districts near the cities of Mill Point and Marlinton. The scenic north-south highway begins near Marlinton at the intersection of United States Route 219 and WV 55 and meanders south to WV Routes 39 and 55 at Mill Point. It was dedicated as a scenic byway in 1980, meandering along beautiful mountain ridges reaching peak elevations of over 4,500 feet above sea level. Impressive scenic overlooks are offered at several points, including the Cranberry Glades overlook, which provides unparalleled views of the Cranberry Wilderness and the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians. An educational boardwalk is offered at Black Mountain, illustrating the region's history of destructive forest fires.
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