Lost Paddle Rapids is a stretch of rapids in Fayette County, West Virginia, in the Central Appalachians region. It lies about 7.8 miles southwest of Summersville and roughly 84.3 miles northwest of Roanoke as the crow flies.
The Central Appalachians are a high, rugged plateau of sandstone and shale with mixed oak, hemlock and northern hardwood forest and a cool, wet climate. Streams drop steeply through gorges and hollows over sandstone ledges.
Fayette County holds 15 recorded rapids, and several are close by. Iron Ring Rapids, is under a mile away. Pillow Rock Rapids, is under a mile away. Sweet Falls Rapids, is about 1.7 miles away.
Lost Paddle Rapids is located at 38.1965° N, 80.9470° W. The listing is based on the USGS Geographic Names Information System, one of the sources compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey in its inventory of waterfalls and rapids of the conterminous United States. The position was verified on aerial imagery. Details on trails, parking and access have not been documented for this rapid yet.