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Highland Scenic Highway (WV-150 / WV-39)

United States · WV-150 / WV-39

Rising deep within Monongahela National Forest, the Highland Scenic Highway is West Virginia's premier high-altitude scenic corridor. The Parkway portion (WV-150) runs for 22 miles without commercial development along the crest of the Black Mountains, topping out at 4,550 feet near Cranberry Glades Botanical Area. Sweeping radii, dramatic four-overlook panoramas, and crisp mountain air define the ride. Connects to WV-39 along the Williams River gorge. Note: WV-150 is not snow-plowed in winter.

Highland Scenic Highway (WV-150 / WV-39) runs 43 miles between Richwood, WV and US-219 / Marlinton, WV. We count about 160 corners along it, which is flowing rather than tight. Committed riding: real corners, real consequences.

Tank-bag quick reference

• StartRichwood, WV38.2259, -80.5054
• High2,325 ft - 4,550 ftelevation range
• EndUS-219 / Marlinton, WV38.2218, -80.0967

T-CLOCS before you go: tyres and wheels, controls and cables, lights and electrics, oil and fluids, chassis and stand.

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Questions riders ask

How long does Highland Scenic Highway (WV-150 / WV-39) take to ride?

About 43 miles. At an unhurried pace with stops that is roughly 1 hour of riding, longer if you are stopping for photographs.

Where does Highland Scenic Highway (WV-150 / WV-39) start and end?

It runs between Richwood, WV and US-219 / Marlinton, WV. Either end works as a start; the route reads the same in both directions.

Is Highland Scenic Highway (WV-150 / WV-39) a twisty road?

We count about 160 corners across 43 miles, which is flowing rather than tight.

Is there a GPX file for Highland Scenic Highway (WV-150 / WV-39)?

Yes. The GPX is free, there is no account, and the planner will build a route that includes this road alongside others nearby.

Where these numbers come from

Distances and corner counts come from the route's own geometry, not from ratings or votes. Nothing here is crowdsourced and nobody paid to appear.