West Virginia whitewater, Lost River Hardy county, West Virginia 55/259 to West Virginia 259 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III(IV)     6 miles   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers in this state are suitable for beginners. The West Virginia 55/259 to West Virginia 259 stretch of Lost River in West Virginia is 6 miles long and is a class II-III(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Hardy County and the sparkling of     the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. If you're coming from Winchester it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the   page with more info on that. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the West Virginia 55/259 to West Virginia 259 section is one of them. Briefly about the general area: A journey to Cold Spring will fill your soul with great feelings; lots of people from Wardensville come here. The Halfmoon Lookout Trail is a perfect hiking trail close to Lost River, and do put some time aside to spend at Landecker Farm Spring if you're here at Lost River. A river like this is too good to miss. Near Lost River you come across the Squirrel Gap Trail which is a good hiking 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.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Lost River.   Whitewater Near Lost River: Lost River, Hardy County, 2 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 6 miles long (West Virginia 55/259 to West Virginia 259) Waites Run, Hardy County, 4 miles away       Class II-IV - 6.8 miles long (Wilson Cove to West Virginia 55) Trout Run, Hardy County, 5 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) Cedar Creek, Shenandoah / Frederick County, 11 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, 13 miles away       Class I-II - 20 miles long (Route 55 to Route 11) Lost River, Hampshire County, 14 miles away       Class I-II - 15 miles long (Lost River to West Virginia 55/259) Back Creek - Potomac Tributary, Frederick County, 16 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Route 704 bridge to Route 50)   Ski Areas Near Lost River: Bryce Resort, Virginia , 17 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Massanutten, Virginia , 38 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 54 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 56 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Wisp, Maryland , 57 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 66 miles away, 1072 foot drop, 7 lifts, 34 runs Wintergreen, Virginia , 66 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs   Hotels Near Lost River: Comfort Inn Woodstock, Woodstock , 13 miles away Holiday Inn Express WOODSTOCK-SHENANDOAH VALLEY, Woodstock , 13 miles away Hampton Inn And Suites Woodstock, Woodstock , 13 miles away Econo Lodge Woodstock, Woodstock , 14 miles away Ramada Strasburg, Strasburg , 19 miles away   Campgrounds Near Lost River: Short Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Delray, 7 miles away Hawk Campground, Hampshire County, 9 miles away Wolf Gap, Lost City, 10 miles away   Trails Near Lost River: Halfmoon Lookout Trail, Hardy , 5 miles away Squirrel Gap Trail, Hardy , 5 miles away Peer Trail, Hardy , 5 miles away Crack Whip Furnace Trail, Hardy , 6 miles away Brushy Hollow Trail, Hardy , 6 miles away   Public Lands Near Lost River: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 25 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry - WV , 60 miles away Lost River State Park, West Virginia , 21 miles away Shenandoah River Andy Guest State Park, Virginia , 25 miles away Cacapon State Park, West Virginia , 32 miles away   Golf Courses Near Lost River: Bryce Golf Course, Basye , 17 miles away Glade Springs Resort Golf Course, Daniels , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Lost River Warden Lake, Hardy , 3 miles away Woodstock Reservoir, Shenandoah , 16 miles away Lake Laura, Shenandoah , 19 miles away