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 scenic beauty of West Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Lost River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The put-in location is a short drive from Winchester, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners.     If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. 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. This section of Lost River in West Virginia is 15 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Lost River to West Virginia 55/259 section is one of them. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Briefly about the general area: It's always pleasant to stop at Reed Farm Spring, and the Brushy Hollow Trail is a perfect hiking   trail close by. Put some time aside to spend at Bob Rawlins Spring since you're here at Lost River, and nearby you discover the Crack Whip Furnace Trail which is a magnificent hiking trail. At this river you will always have a good time. Lost River gets a typical amount of yearly precipitation; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and February is the month with the least moisture. Summertime highs at Lost River usually tend to be in the 80's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 60's. During the winter the highs are ordinarily in the 30's; night lows in the 10's for Lost River. 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. Best Western Shenandoah Valley, Mount Jackson 15 miles away Super 8 Motel Mount Jackson, Mount Jackson 15 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... 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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, 1100 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, 610 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, 750 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: Lost River Grill & Motel, Lost City , 6 miles away See's Motel, Wardensville , 10 miles away Best Western Shenandoah Valley, Mount Jackson , 15 miles away Super 8 Motel Mount Jackson, Mount Jackson , 15 miles away Holiday Inn Express WOODSTOCK-SHENANDOAH VALLEY, Woodstock , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Lost River: Trout Pond Campground, Hardy County, 3 miles away Big Ridge Campground, Mathias, 12 miles away Big Stony Family Campgrounds, Edinburg, 13 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