Trail Overview
Cranberry River Road, also know as FR 76, is a 11 mile long trail that takes you along the Cranberry River and gives you access to several primitive camping spots, spectacular views, and several hiking trails. The trail is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that can turn into mud holes after heavy rain. The road is not always wide enough for two vehicles to pass. 4WD and High-Clearance are recommended, especially during Winter. All vehicles must be street legal. Please be aware that the cellphone reception is weak and the next gas station might be far. The Cranberry Wilderness spans 47,815 acres in Pocahontas and Webster Counties, West Virginia. It is the largest Forest Service Wilderness Area in the eastern United States, featuring broad mountains and deep valleys with elevations ranging from 2,400 to over 4,600 feet. The Wilderness encompasses the Middle Fork of the Williams River and the North Fork of the Cranberry River on the Allegheny Plateau.
Difficulty
This is an easy, but partial narrow, non-technical, trail unless after heavy rain or during winter.