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   This section of Lost River in West Virginia is 6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III(IV) section of whitewater. The natural beauty of West Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. You might     have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Winchester, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Lost River without first paying a visit to Landecker Farm Spring, and going for a hike on the Halfmoon Lookout Trail is always a good adventure. Cold Spring is an inspiring site to check out while you're here, and you can go for a hike on   the Squirrel Gap Trail. An average amount of rainfall falls at Lost River; during the month of July you get the most rain around here while February is regularly the driest month. At Lost River through the summer months highs are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 60's. Through the winter highs are in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Lost River. Coming to this river is always a good idea. 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 Suites with whirlpool, sofabed, microwave and refrigerator available. Interior corridor, outdoor pool, meeting rooms, guest laundry and fitness center. Located in historic Shenandoah Valley right of... Holiday Inn Express WOODSTOCK-SHENANDOAH VALLEY, Woodstock 13 miles away Holiday Inn Express Woodstock, Virginia is conveniently located right off I-81 (Exit 283) in the heart of the magnificent Shenandoah Valley. Our Hotel opened in 2007 and was a recipient of the 2007 Re... 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 , 17 miles away Ramada Inn Strasburg VA, Strasburg , 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Lost River: Hawk Campground, Hampshire County, 9 miles away Trout Pond Campground, Hardy County, 10 miles away Green Meadows Campground, Augusta, 11 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