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Cranberry Glades Botanical Area
5 mi northwest of Hillsboro, WV · No signal at camp
About Cranberry Glades Botanical Area
The Cranberry Glades Botanical Area protects the largest area of bogs in West Virginia. Bogs are acidic wetlands more commonly found in the northern areas of this country and in Canada. The ground in a bog is spongy and consists largely of partially-decayed plant material known as peat. Because of its unique conditions, some unusual plants grow in bogs, including carnivorous or insect-eating plants. The Botanical Area encompasses 750 acres.
- Managed by: USFS - Monongahela National Forest
- Where: 5 mi northwest of Hillsboro, WV · 38.20316, -80.2658
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Trail | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 5.1 mi |
| Cranberry Glades Boardwalk | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Cowpasture Trail | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 1.4 mi |
| Thomas Reserve Trail | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Charles Creek Trail | Hiking | 1.0 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Kennison Mountain Trail | Hiking | 1.3 mi | 9.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.