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Highway 39: Mill Point to Richwood, Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
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Highway 39: Mill Point to Richwood

North Fork Cherry Highway, WV 39, Stamping Creek Road · Mill Point → Richwood

Leisurely28 mi40 min2,200 ft climbHigh point ≈ 4,000 ftOne way
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The drive

West Virginia Route 39 is part of the Highland Scenic Highway, which runs 43 miles from Richwood to US 219 north of Marlinton. This drive covers the Route 39 stretch west from Mill Point to Richwood, past the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center.

The highway climbs to more than 4,500 feet and falls to 2,325 feet near Richwood. The speed limit is 55 mph on the Route 39/55 section.

Along the way

  1. Mill Point
  2. Cranberry Mountain
  3. Richwood
Elevation
2,200 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 4,000 ft
Mill PointRichwood
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
Mill PointRichwood
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • The Cranberry Mountain Nature Center, at the junction of Routes 150 and 39/55, is open April 16 through mid-October and is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • There's no potable water at the nature center.
  • Check WV511 for current road conditions.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Monongahela National Forest: Highland Scenic Highway.

Questions about this drive

How long does Highway 39 from Mill Point to Richwood take?

WV 39 from Mill Point to Richwood is 28.0 miles and takes about 40 min.

What is the speed limit on the Route 39/55 section of the Highland Scenic Highway?

It is 55 mph, according to the Forest Service.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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