Cranberry Wilderness, Federal wilderness area in Pocahontas County, West Virginia
The Cranberry Wilderness extends across 47,815 acres of land within the Monongahela National Forest, featuring mountains, valleys, and dense hardwood forests.
The wilderness area received federal protection status in 1983, and in 2009 the Omnibus Public Land Management Act added 11,951 acres of adjacent territory.
The area serves as a natural laboratory for ecological research and provides opportunities for solitary outdoor experiences in the Appalachian mountains.
More than 70 miles of maintained hiking trails traverse the wilderness, with the Middle Fork Trail and North Fork Trail offering extensive exploration options.
Black Mountain reaches 4,556 feet in elevation, making it the highest point in this protected zone where frost can occur during any month of the year.
Location: West Virginia
GPS coordinates: 38.27670,-80.33250
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:28
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