North Carolina whitewater - Lost Cove Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Avery County Avery county, Main section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.     The nature scenery of North Carolina and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. If you're coming from Boone it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so if you're not from around     here don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great plus for this river. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling places. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Main stretch is the only paddling stretch along Lost Cove Creek. Briefly about the general area: Be careful coming to the Blue Ridge Mountains, you might not ever want to go back home again. If you're here at Lost Cove Creek, checking out Little Lost Cove Cliffs is a must. Lost Cove Creek sees pretty high levels of precipitation; May is the month   that gets the most rain while December is the month with the least amount of precipitation. High temperatures at Lost Cove Creek during the summer months are in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. During the winter highs are usually in the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Lost Cove Creek. Take a hike on the Yancey Ridge Trail, and a cool spot to take a look at is Big Lost Cove Cliffs. 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 Experience outstanding customer service and convenient access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lee's McRae College and more at this pet-friendly Banner Elk, North Carolina hotel. 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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 Ridge, North Carolina , 47 miles away, 700 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 91 miles away, 740 vertical feet   Hotels Near Lost Cove Creek: Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk, Banner Elk , 8 miles away Sugar Ski and Country Club, Sugar Mountain , 9 miles away Beech Mountain Inns, Banner Elk , 10 miles away Archers Mountain Inn and Luxury Cabins, Banner Elk , 12 miles away Ridgeway Inn, Blowing Rock , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Lost Cove Creek: Down By The River Campground, Newland, 5 miles away Jim and Jennie's Music Barn and Campground, Crossnore, 7 miles away Daniel Boone Family Campground, Morganton, 7 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