Lost River (Cacapon River tributary) facts for kids
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Location of the mouth of the Lost River in West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hardy County |
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| Main source | Mathias 38°48′56″N 78°52′41″W / 38.81556°N 78.87806°W |
| River mouth | Cacapon River McCauley 39°03′49″N 78°39′16″W / 39.06361°N 78.65444°W |
| Length | 31.1 mi (50.1 km) |
The Lost River is a 31.1-mile-long (50.1 km) river in Hardy County, West Virginia. It flows through the Appalachian Mountains. This river is special because it disappears underground!
The Lost River is actually part of the Cacapon River. It flows into a hidden channel near McCauley. Then, it pops back up near Wardensville as the Cacapon River. This is why it's called a "losing stream." The river starts south of Mathias, close to the West Virginia and Virginia border.
The Lost River is important for the Cacapon River system. It's one of three main parts, along with the Cacapon and North rivers. These rivers help drain a large area of land.
Right now, the state of West Virginia says the river isn't as clean as it should be. This is because of germs, likely from farms with animals like cows and chickens in the valley.
Streams Joining the Lost River
Many smaller streams flow into the Lost River. These are called tributaries. They are listed from where the Lost River starts (south) to where it goes underground ("the Sinks").
- Culler Run
- Snyder Run
- Upper Cove Run
- Howards Lick Run
- Whitehead Run
- Lower Cove Run
- Adams Run
- Mill Gap Run
- Kimsey Run
- Camp Branch
- Gap Run
- Fravel Run
- Baker Run
- Long Lick Run
- Camp Branch
- Three Springs Run
Towns Along the Lost River
Several towns are located along the Lost River.
