North Carolina whitewater - Lost Cove Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Avery County
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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.
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