West Virginia whitewater - Lost River, Hampshire County Hampshire county, Lost River to West Virginia 55/259 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     15 miles   The natural beauty of Hampshire County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Winchester, as you can see on the road map further down. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but     if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. The Lost River to West Virginia 55/259 stretch of Lost River in Hampshire County is 15 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The Lost River to West Virginia 55/259 stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. Briefly about the general area: This river has so much to offer. Summertime at Lost River   arrives with high temperatures in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 60's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 30's; after the sun is down all through the winter temperatures at Lost River dip into the 10's. Near Lost River you hit upon the Crack Whip Furnace Trail which is a good hiking trail, and Bob Rawlins Spring is a pretty site to explore while you're at Lost River. The Brushy Hollow Trail is a fine hiking trail in the neighborhood of Lost River, and Reed Farm Spring is a perfect local attraction. The amount of rain that falls at Lost River is close to the national average; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain; February on the other hand is the driest. Lost River, Lost River to West Virginia 55/259 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 15 miles Average Gradient: 40 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.9536 Longitude: -78.8042 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.06399 Longitude: -78.655 Paddler input for Lost River, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Lost River, West Virginia Local climate location: ROMNEY 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel Mount Jackson, Mount Jackson 10 miles away Welcome to the new Super 8 of Mount Jackson! We are located off I-81 just off exit 273. Some of the great attractions around us are Antique Shops, George Washington National Forest, Bryce Mountain Sk... Holiday Inn Express WOODSTOCK-SHENANDOAH VALLEY, Woodstock 16 miles away Holiday Inn Express Woodstock brings comfort and convenience to the Shenandoah Valley. Guest service is our #1 priority! 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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 River.   Whitewater Near Lost River: Trout Run, Hardy County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Halfmoon Trail to West Virginia 55/259 bridge) North River, Hardy/ Hampshire County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.5 miles long (Grassy Lick Run to Rio at West Virginia 29 bridge) Lost River, Hardy County , 8 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 6 miles long (West Virginia 55/259 to West Virginia 259) Waites Run, Hardy County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.8 miles long (Wilson Cove to West Virginia 55) Stony Creek - North fork Shenandoah Tributary, Shenandoah County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 15.5 miles long (Liberty Furnace to North Fork Shenandoah) Mill Creek - Shenandoah Tributary, Shenandoah County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Route 42 to North Fork Shenandoah River) Potomac River - South Branch, Hardy/ Hampshire County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (US 220 Bridge north of Moorefield to Harmison's Landing) Shenandoah River - North Fork, Rockingham County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 27.5 miles long (Route 921 to Route 730) Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Hardy County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 12.2 miles long (Confluence of Shooks Run to Confluence of South Branch) Tearcoat Creek, Hampshire County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 3.9 miles long (US 50 Close to Pleasantdale to confluence of North River)   Ski Areas Near Lost River: Bryce Resort, Virginia , 11 miles away, 500 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 33 miles away, 1110 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 46 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 48 miles away, 850 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 53 miles away, 700 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 61 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 67 miles away, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 67 miles away, 754 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 940 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 70 miles away, 1072 vertical feet   Hotels Near Lost River: Super 8 Motel Mount Jackson, Mount Jackson , 10 miles away Holiday Inn Express WOODSTOCK-SHENANDOAH VALLEY, Woodstock , 16 miles away Comfort Inn Woodstock, Woodstock , 16 miles away Budget Host Inn Woodstock, Woodstock , 16 miles away Days Inn New Market Battlefield, New Market , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Lost River: Branch Mountain Campground, Baker, 2 miles away Trout Pond Campground, Hardy County, 3 miles away Big Ridge Campground, Mathias, 12 miles away   Trails Near Lost River: Brushy Hollow Trail, Hardy County , 2 miles away Crack Whip Furnace Trail, Hardy County , 3 miles away Trout Pond Trail, Hardy County , 3 miles away Squirrel Gap Trail, Hardy County , 4 miles away Tibbet Knob Trail, Hardy County , 5 miles away   National Parks Near Lost River: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 27 miles away Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 68 miles away   Lakes Near Lost River