Highland Scenic Highway

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[400 - 695] State Route 39 # 150
Marlinton, WV 24954
The Highland Scenic Highway is a beautiful corridor through Monongahela National Forest. This designated National Scenic Byway extends 43 miles from Richwood to US Route 219, north of Marlinton, WV. 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. Rt. 150 is a 23-mile Parkway section that is not maintained in the winter. Travel is discouraged on Rt. 150 between November and March, sometimes April.

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Beautiful views
10/19/2024

Highly recommend if you’re in the area. The terrain here goes from looking like fall in West Virgin...

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Awesome Ride Through the Mountains
9/16/2024

Beautiful scenic drive through the heart of the National Forest. There are several scenic pull offs....

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WOW just WOW. A beautiful byway in the fall.
11/25/2023

For several years now my husband and I have been visiting WV in the fall to see the natural wonders ...

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