Cranberry Glades Botanical Area

Category: Park in Hillsboro, West Virginia

Address: Hillsboro, WV 24946, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–10PM

Monday: 8AM–10PM

Tuesday: 6AM–10PM

Wednesday: 6AM–10PM

Thursday: 6AM–10PM

Friday: 6AM–10PM

Saturday: 6AM–10PM

Reviews

Brandy Hart Carroll

Jul 18, 2022

What a beautiful piece of West Virginia that is a little hidden gem. The views are breathtaking; especially during the right time of day. The native plants and animals are fun to read about and look for on your walk. The scene changes quite a bit at different times of year but it's still gorgeous. This is a must see in West Virginia!

kac pott

May 10, 2022

Such an amazing place. I was transported to a different part of the country. Great board walk easy walk. Love the information boards.

Chris Powers

Dec 27, 2021

What a very cool place this is. Walking over a cranberry bog is something I never dreamed of doing, but here in WV you too can do this! This is an environmentally sensitive area. There are rare plants here as well. It is home to several carnivorous plants, like the purple pitcher plant and the

Kamryn Behee

Oct 12, 2021

Such a unique and beautiful place! I want to come back. We walked the trail twice and both times there was something new and different to observe. We did find some pitcher plants, many fungi, ferns, lots of boggy goodness. Don't sleep on this place. And be sure you gas up before going, not many option for gas.

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Questions & Answers

How far from the parking area at the glades is it to the river?

Jeff Stover | Jul 19, 2020
Lisa Wills | Jul 20, 2020

Parking is not far at all from the boardwalk. It's a long loop on a wooden boardwalk above a marshy area. There is water flowing through parts but there is water/mud/muck pretty much under the entire walk which is about a mile long.

Is this a pet friendly place?

Darlene Miller | Apr 15, 2020
Jennifer Cumby | Apr 16, 2020

Yes! Just want to make sure they are under your control. It's a boardwalk through a delicate ecosystem that's very boggy. If your pet got away, you may not be able to give chase. But it's a nice walk and most dogs would love it.

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Is it wheelchair accessible?

Haylie Selman | Apr 15, 2020
WV REPAIR | Apr 16, 2020

Not currently because they need to rebuild boardwalk

Where is the closest place to stay the night?

A Austin | Apr 16, 2019
WILLIAM KNOTTS | Apr 17, 2019

Watoga State Park, Hillsboro . Look On Hwy 219.

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Do you have a gift shop, and if so, do you sell children's books?

Jo Calizzi | Apr 16, 2019
Joshua Barkley | Apr 17, 2019

The forest service has a visitor center about 2 miles from the entrance to the glades, gifts are available as well as an interactive area with live venomous snakes seasonally. The center is just across the road from the entrance to Rt. 150 (aka the Highland Scenic Highway), which is another trip that is well worth the time.

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Best month of year to visit??

Chrystal Meade | Apr 16, 2019
Nelson McClung | Apr 17, 2019

Colors: October. Flowers: April. Outdoor fun: April-October

Are dogs allowed on the cow pasture trail that loops around the barren? There is no information stating they are or are not.

Nathan Adam | Apr 16, 2019
J Saul | Apr 17, 2019

We took our boxer on all of the trails last year. No signs anywhere stating dogs are not allowed.

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What is the cranberry glades for

Death Note | Apr 16, 2018
Kris Mitchell | Apr 17, 2018

Cranberry Glades is an area where there is a huge variety of animals and plants, many of which should not grow in this part of the world. It is accessible by a boardwalk. It is surrounded by the Cranberry Wilderness, a National Wilderness Preservation System of over 47,000 acres.

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