Cranberry Wilderness
The Cranberry Wilderness is a 47,815-acre (19,350 ha) U.S. wilderness area in the Monongahela National Forest of southeast West Virginia, United States. Its name derives from the nearby Cranberry Glades as well as from the Cranberry River and Cranberry Mountain. In addition to being wilderness, it is a designated black bear sanctuary.
| Cranberry Wilderness | |
|---|---|
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area) | |
Cranberry Wilderness | |
Location of Cranberry Wilderness in West Virginia | |
| Location | West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 38°16′36″N 80°19′57″W |
| Area | 47,815 acres (193.50 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,400 ft (1,000 m) |
| Established | 1983-01-01 |
| Operator | Monongahela National Forest |
| Website | Monongahela National Forest Wilderness Areas |
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