North Carolina whitewater - Lost Cove Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Avery County Avery county, Main section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.     The starting location is a reasonable drive from Boone, as you can see on the road map further down. The Main section is the only paddling section along Lost Cove Creek. The campgrounds here at Lost Cove Creek are pretty good. The scenic beauty of North Carolina and the water flowing gracefully down Lost Cove Creek attract people from near and far. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state     are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great plus for this river. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. Briefly about the general area: All the water falling down from the sky makes Lost Cove Creek a wet location; during the month of May you get the most rain around here, and the driest month of the year is December. Through the summertime at Lost Cove Creek highs are generally in the 70's; throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Highs through the   wintertime are usually in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Lost Cove Creek are in the 10's. Coming to this river is always a good idea. Whohoo, so many amusing things in one place! The Blue Ridge Mountains is so good! You ought to unquestionably go to Little Lost Cove Cliffs if you're here at Lost Cove Creek; hiking along the Yancey Ridge Trail is great fun. Big Lost Cove Cliffs is an interesting location to take a look at while at Lost Cove Creek, and going for a hike along the Daniel Boone Scout Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood. Lost Cove Creek, Main road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: Length: 8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.0111 Longitude: -81.87221 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.004 Longitude: -81.77941 Paddler input for Lost Cove Creek, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Lost Cove Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: BANNER ELK 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk, Banner Elk 8 miles away The Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk offers comfort and convenience in a beautiful mountain setting. Nestled in the 'Heart of the High Country', we are within minutes of the area's best attra... Beech Mountain Inns, Banner Elk 10 miles away Nothing tops the Beech Mountain Inns in Eastern Americas Highest Town with an Elevation of 5,506 feet. 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Outdoors Recreation Near Boone, North Carolina Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Boone, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to Lost Cove Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Lost Cove Creek.   Whitewater Near Lost Cove Creek: North Harper Creek, Avery/Caldwell County , 1 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (Wilson Creek Tributary) Wilson Creek, Avery/Caldwell County , 4 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Upper Wilson) Gragg Prong River, Avery County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.6 miles long (Roseboro to Lost Cove Creek) Wilson Creek, Caldwell County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Route 1328 Bridge to National Forest sign) Upper Creek, Burke County , 7 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 17 miles long (Raven Cliff Gorge to FR 982) Steels Creek, Burke County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (to Confluence with Upper Creek) Wilson Creek, Caldwell County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 1.9 miles long (National Forest sign to parking area above Brown MtNorth Beach) Catawba River - North Fork, Burke County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.5 miles long (Linville) Linville River, Burke County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 16.4 miles long (Linville Falls to Lake James) Wilson Creek, Caldwell County , 10 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 4 miles long (Below Brown Mountain Beach to Johns River)   Ski Areas Near Lost Cove Creek: Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 7 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 7 miles away, 619 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 11 miles away, 830 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 15 miles away, 365 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 47 miles away, 700 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 91 miles away, 740 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 101 miles away, 603 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 117 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 120 miles away, 210 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 121 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Lost Cove Creek: Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk, Banner Elk , 8 miles away Beech Mountain Inns, Banner Elk , 10 miles away Ridgeway Inn, Blowing Rock , 12 miles away Blowing Rock-Days Inn Boone Area/Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock , 12 miles away The Village Inn, Blowing Rock , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Lost Cove Creek: Jim and Jennie's Music Barn and Campground, Crossnore, 7 miles away Flintlock Campground, Boone, 9 miles away Grandfather Campground and Cabins, Banner Elk, 9 miles away   Trails Near Lost Cove Creek: Yancey Ridge Trail, Avery County , 4 miles away Daniel Boone Scout Trail, Caldwell County , 6 miles away Bald Mountain Trail, McDowell County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Lost Cove Creek: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 56 miles away   Golf Courses Near Lost Cove Creek: Mountain Glen Golf Club, Newland , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Lost Cove Creek