Hemmed-In Hollow Falls in Buffalo National River, AR

Hike Hemmed-In Hollow Falls Buffalo National River, AR

Class 1 5.6 miles 1400 gain 2-4 hrs Out + Back Aug 8, 2016
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Starting from the Compton Trailhead, a well-maintained trail initially leads slowly down along the steep slope above Hemmed-In Hollow Falls. There are some nice views higher up before the trail makes quick work down and to just above the Buffalo River. It then continues through lush forest as it heads to the base of the 200+ foot tall waterfall.

A note in hindsight: I've actually done Sneeds Creek and Hemmed-In Hollow as separate hikes, but on a map, they look like they would be a really great combination when done as a loop, though it would require following the Buffalo River off-trail for a bit.

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Starting along the Hemmed-In Hollow Trail.
Starting along the Hemmed-In Hollow Trail.
Some nice views on the way down, but most of the hike views are obscured by trees.
Some nice views on the way down, but most of the hike views are obscured by trees.
Just lots of forest on the way down, pretty but not super-photogenic.
Just lots of forest on the way down, pretty but not super-photogenic.
Passing  a pretty creek.
Passing a pretty creek.
Some nice slickrock.
Some nice slickrock.
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A small side-waterfall on the way up to Hemmed-In Hollow Falls.
A small side-waterfall on the way up to Hemmed-In Hollow Falls.
Approaching Hemmed-In Hollow Falls.
Approaching Hemmed-In Hollow Falls.
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Hemmed-In Hollow Falls. My wide lens was able to get the whole thing, but doesn't do its size justice.
Hemmed-In Hollow Falls. My wide lens was able to get the whole thing, but doesn't do its size justice.
At the base of Hemmed-In Hollow Falls, looking back the way I came.
At the base of Hemmed-In Hollow Falls, looking back the way I came.

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