Lost River (New Hampshire) facts for kids
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Lost River c. 1908
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Grafton |
| Town | Woodstock |
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| Main source | Mount Moosilauke White Mountain National Forest 2,640 ft (800 m) 44°1′58″N 71°47′58″W / 44.03278°N 71.79944°W |
| River mouth | Moosilauke Brook Woodstock 980 ft (300 m) 44°1′11″N 71°44′5″W / 44.01972°N 71.73472°W |
| Length | 4.0 mi (6.4 km) |
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The Lost River is a small river, about 4 miles (6.4 km) long. It flows through the beautiful White Mountains in New Hampshire, United States. This river is a branch, or tributary, of Moosilauke Brook. It is part of a larger water system called the Pemigewasset River watershed. All its water eventually flows into the Merrimack River.
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Where the Lost River Begins
The Lost River starts on the eastern side of Mount Moosilauke. This is a large mountain in the White Mountains. It begins below a peak called Mount Jim. The river then flows towards Kinsman Notch. This notch is a major mountain pass. It cuts through the White Mountains.
The Amazing Lost River Gorge
As the river flows through Kinsman Notch, it enters a special area. This area is known as Lost River Gorge. Here, huge rocks fell from the sides of the notch. This happened at the end of the last Ice Age. These giant boulders now cover the river. They have created a cool network of boulder caves.
The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests owns this gorge. They run it as a fun place for visitors. There are trails and ladders. These help people explore many of the caves. It's a great spot to see how nature can shape the land.
The River's Journey
From Kinsman Notch, the Lost River flows southeast. It meets another stream called Jackman Brook. When these two streams join, they form Moosilauke Brook.
Moosilauke Brook then continues flowing northeast. It passes through a granite canyon. This canyon is called Agassiz Basin. Finally, Moosilauke Brook joins the Pemigewasset River. This happens in the village of North Woodstock.
Following the River
If you want to see the Lost River, you can follow New Hampshire Route 112. This road runs alongside the river. It goes from Kinsman Notch all the way to Moosilauke Brook.
