Hemmed in Hollow
Name
Hemmed in Hollow
Description
Hemmed-In Hollow Falls and Diamond Falls are two of the tallest waterfalls in Arkansas. In fact, at 209 feet high, Hemmed-In Hollow Falls is the tallest waterfall between the Appalachians and the Rocky Mountains.
This trailhead is located 3.5 miles north of Ponca on Hwy 43 and actually follows an old road all the way to the Buffalo River. The 1300 foot drop to the River begins as a leisurely stroll down hill and gets steeper after the first mile. Along the way, you will pass other trails that lead to great spots like Chimney Rock and Granny Henderson’s Cabin. You will also pass the Goat Bluff Trail to Big Bluff but unless you are a very experienced hiker it is not recommended because it is extremely dangerous out on Bluff and warning signs are posted. Even though this is a spectacular sight, the trail is narrow and the edge drops straight down about three hundred feet to the river so folks are not encouraged to take this trail. After passing this intersection, you are approximately 2.5 miles from another intersection which will take you to the mouth of Hemmed-In Hollow and a view of the tallest waterfall between the Rockies and the Appalachians
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Address:
Hemmed-In Hollow Falls, Compton, AR 72624
Parking gps
36.08091, -93.30353
TrailHead from River
36.06383454261603, -93.30721432946737
Falls gps
36.07213, -93.30753
Diamond Falls
36.07167, -93.30946
Hike distance
5.7 miles
Distance jasper
23.8 miles or 38 minutes
Difficulty
Moderate
Directions/jasper
Dogs
No
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