Cranberry Wilderness lies totally within the Black Bear Sanctuary, and black bears and white-tailed deer share the Wilderness with wild turkeys, grouse, hares and rabbits, minks, bobcats and foxes. Naturally acidic water limits the fish populations, and the streams are not stocked. Frost may occur any month of the year. Winter snow may block road access. Over 50 miles of maintained hiking trails provide access to the area on at least 10 named paths.
Trails follow both the rivers.
The Middle Fork Trail runs for nine miles, and the North Fork Trail for 7.5 miles. There are no trails maintained for horses and no bridges. Stream crossings are wet and not advisable during periods of high water. Click here to find out how. Copyright Rodale, Inc. 2001.