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Cranberry Glades Botanical Area
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Whit
December 27, 2021
Easy hikes with grand views
Melinda
October 17, 2021
Boardwalk with lush plants and views
Jennifer And Rodney
May 18, 2022
Cranberry Glades — also known simply as The Glades — are a cluster of five small, boreal-type bogs in southwestern Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. This area, high in the Allegheny Mountains at about 3,400 feet (1,000 m), is protected as the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, part of the Monongahela National Forest. This site is the headwaters of the Cranberry River, a popular trout stream, and is adjacent to the nearly 50,000-acre (200 km2) Cranberry Wilderness. The Glades are a 750-acre (3.0 km2)[1] grouping of peat bogs resembling some Canadian bogs. The gladed land is highly acidic and supports plants commonly found at higher latitudes, including cranberries, sphagnum moss, skunk cabbage, and two carnivorous plants (purple pitcher plant, sundew). The Glades serve as the southernmost home of many of the plant species found there. The Glades have been the subject of much scientific study, especially during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Professor Maurice Brooks conducted studies in 1930, 1934, and 1945. The work of Strausbaugh (1934), Darlington (1943), and Core (1955) followed.
Cranberry Glades — also known simply as The Glades — are a cluster of five small, boreal-type bogs in southwestern Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. This area, high in the Allegheny Mountains at about 3,400 feet (1,000 m), is protected as the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, part of t…
Elisabeth
February 22, 2017
The Cranberry Glades is the largest area of bogs, or acidic wetlands, in West Virginia, a unique and exotic ecosystem on 750 acres.
Kevin And Hannah
September 27, 2020
Cranberry Glades Botanical Area is the largest area of peat bogs in WV. The naturally acidic soil grows unique plants. There is a boardwalk path through the bogs that is wheelchair accessible. It is located in Hillsboro, WV, approximately 1 hour South of Snowshoe Resort along the Highland Scenic highway. Enjoy a beautiful motorcycle ride or drive through the mountains to get to this unique location!
Cranberry Glades Botanical Area is the largest area of peat bogs in WV. The naturally acidic soil grows unique plants. There is a boardwalk path through the bogs that is wheelchair accessible. It is located in Hillsboro, WV, approximately 1 hour South of Snowshoe Resort along the Highland Scenic hi…
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Hillsboro, WV