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Highland Scenic Highway

Basics
Location:
This byway is located within the Monongahela National Forest.
Length:
43 miles (69 km)
Time:
2 hours to drive or 4 hours to enjoy this Byway.
Fees:
There are no fees for driving the Highway. Fees for campground use vary by site.

Description

The Highland Scenic Highway, a designated National Scenic Byway, is a beautiful corridor through the Monogahela National Forest. This Byway extends 43 miles from Richwood to US Route 219. It has four developed scenic overlooks. Each site provides a comfortable rest stop, with a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The Highway traverses the mountainous terrain of the Allegheny Highlands and Plateau, and rises from Richwood, elevation 2,325 feet, to over 4,500 feet along the Parkway.

The Highway is a paved two-lane road, designated as State Routes 39 and 150. The road travels from Richwood, WV to US Highway 219, north of Marlinton, WV. Speed limits are 55 mph for the State Route 39/55 section and 45 mph for the Parkway section. Commercial truck traffic is not allowed on the Parkway.

Details

Location:
This byway is located within the Monongahela National Forest.
Length:
43 miles (69 km)
Time:
2 hours to drive or 4 hours to enjoy this Byway.
If you plan to stop it can take 3 - 4 hours to walk the trails.
Main Roads:
W Virginia 150 S and W Virginia 39 W
Fees:
There are no fees for driving the Highway. Fees for campground use vary by site.

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