West Virginia whitewater - Lost River, Hardy County Hardy county, West Virginia 55/259 to West Virginia 259 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III(IV)     6 miles   The beautiful scenery of Hardy County and the water flowing gracefully down Lost River have people coming here. The West Virginia 55/259 to West Virginia 259 section of Lost River is 6 miles long and is a class II-III(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Winchester, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time     outdoors will have you coming back for more. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The West Virginia 55/259 to West Virginia 259 section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The campgrounds here at Lost River are pretty good. Briefly about the general area: Lost River gets a normal amount of annual rainfall; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest. All through the months of summer highs here at Lost River reach the 80's. When the night   sets in temperatures drop down into the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are commonly in the 30's with temperatures at Lost River dipping down into the 10's through winter nights. This river has so much to offer. A short spree to Cold Spring is always worthwhile, and don't leave Lost River without first going for a hike along the Halfmoon Lookout Trail. Landecker Farm Spring is an inspiring location to stop at during your stay; wonderful hiking is available along the Squirrel Gap Trail. Lost River, West Virginia 55/259 to West Virginia 259 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III(IV) Length: 6 miles Average Gradient: 40 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.06439 Longitude: -78.65481 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.0917 Longitude: -78.586 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 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Woodstock, Woodstock 13 miles away Located in the historic Shenandoah Valley, the Comfort Inn offers free deluxe continental breakfast with Belgian Waffles. We also have a free wireless internet access, an outdoor pool, guest laundry, ... Holiday Inn Express WOODSTOCK-SHENANDOAH VALLEY, Woodstock 13 miles away Holiday Inn Express Woodstock brings comfort and convenience to the Shenandoah Valley. Guest service is our #1 priority! The recently-renovated Holiday Inn Express hotel in Woodstock, Virginia, off... Budget Host Inn Woodstock, Woodstock 14 miles away Whether shopping for antiques, sampling wines produced from the Shenandoah Vineyards, exploring the history of the Civil War, winding through the passageways of the Shenandoah and Luray Caverns, or ab...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Lost River, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Lost River, West Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in West Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Winchester, Virginia-West Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Winchester, Virginia-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Lost River. 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 , 2 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Halfmoon Trail to West Virginia 55/259 bridge) Waites Run, Hardy County , 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.8 miles long (Wilson Cove to West Virginia 55) North River, Hardy/ Hampshire County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.5 miles long (Grassy Lick Run to Rio at West Virginia 29 bridge) Lost River, Hampshire County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Lost River to West Virginia 55/259) Cedar Creek, Shenandoah / Frederick County , 12 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Above Route 55) Tearcoat Creek, Hampshire County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 3.9 miles long (US 50 Close to Pleasantdale to confluence of North River) Stony Creek - North fork Shenandoah Tributary, Shenandoah County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 15.5 miles long (Liberty Furnace to North Fork Shenandoah) Cedar Creek, Shenandoah/ Frederick County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 20 miles long (Route 55 to Route 11) Mill Creek - Shenandoah Tributary, Shenandoah County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Route 42 to North Fork Shenandoah River) Passage Creek, Warren County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 21 miles long (Kings Crossing Road to Elizabeth Furnace)   Ski Areas Near Lost River: Bryce Resort, Virginia , 17 miles away, 500 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 38 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 54 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 56 miles away, 850 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 57 miles away, 610 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 66 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 66 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 750 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 940 vertical feet   Hotels Near Lost River: Comfort Inn Woodstock, Woodstock , 13 miles away Holiday Inn Express WOODSTOCK-SHENANDOAH VALLEY, Woodstock , 13 miles away Budget Host Inn Woodstock, Woodstock , 14 miles away Super 8 Motel Mount Jackson, Mount Jackson , 14 miles away Ramada Inn Strasburg VA, Strasburg , 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Lost River: Hawk Campground, Hampshire County, 9 miles away Branch Mountain Campground, Baker, 9 miles away Trout Pond Campground, Hardy County, 10 miles away   Trails Near Lost River: Halfmoon Lookout Trail, Hardy County , 5 miles away Squirrel Gap Trail, Hardy County , 5 miles away Peer Trail, Hardy County , 5 miles away Crack Whip Furnace Trail, Hardy County , 6 miles away Brushy Hollow Trail, Hardy County , 6 miles away   National Parks Near Lost River: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 25 miles away Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 60 miles away   Lakes Near Lost River