Cranberry Glades

West Virginia, United States

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Cranberry Glades is a 750-acre botanical area located in Pocahontas County within the Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia.

It protects the largest bog area in the state, featuring acidic wetlands usually found much further north in Canada. The area's unique environment supports an array of northern plant species, including carnivorous plants like the purple pitcher plant and sundew, as well as mosses, lichens, and cranberries. The glades also contain diverse habitats such as bog forests, shrub thickets, and open spaces with alder thickets, all set at an elevation around 3,300 to 3,400 feet above sea level.

Visitors can explore the botanical area via a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk that winds through the glades and several additional hiking trails. The site was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974, serving as a rare southern refuge for Arctic and boreal plant communities, and offers opportunities for education, observation, and nature appreciation .