No map is needed. once you get to the bluffs simply follow it around to the left and you will come to the top of the falls. Once at the bluffline area, take a moment to enjoy the scenery across the way, including some huge pine trees growing ON TOP of a gigantic boulder. It could be finishing the trail, getting those 100 miles for the Iron Ranger Challenge, or not being eaten by wildlife (we hope that’s not you). Until improvements are complete, the entire Lost Valley Area is closed to the public. I picked a It is likely that they will be postponed or canceled as a result of the coronavirus. Naturally, springtime in the Ozark Mountains is a waterfall's finest hour---with regular rainfall creating the beautiful cascades we can't ever seem to get enough of. “My GPS said I had a total of 1 hour and 3 minutes of stop time, including changing my socks twice, multiple pee breaks, and two poop stops.” # MotivationMonday Two weeks ago, James Griffing set the Fastest Known Time (FKT) for the upper 37 miles of the Buffalo River Trail at Buffalo National River.. Good payoff with two waterfalls at the end even with little rainfall. Along the way, you'll see large boulders, bluffs, and Hideout Hollow Waterfall. The Hideout Hollow trailhead and small parking area (on the left) are marked with a sign. You will pass the turn off for the trail head for Hemmed in Hollow and Sneeds Creek (on right), keep going straight a few miles. Hiked first week of Nov. STATE: Arkansas COUNTY: Newton County LOCATION DETAILS: Hideout Hollow Trailhead NEAREST TOWN: Compton OBSERVED: My son's father and I came over from Oklahoma to the Buffalo National River area. Agile folks who watch their footing and are not intimidated by heights (and assuming the water flow isn't heavy) may decide to cross the waterfall and follow a narrow ledge to a "go down" area that is a little precarious, but can be done if you are careful. Beautiful trail! The fall colors were at peak, bright yellow and bronze all around. Photographers will find that both the early morning and late afternoon present opportunities for photographs of the waterfall. 2650285 Restrooms not available The Hideout Hollow Trail begins at Explore remnants of old draft-dodger and outlaw hideouts below the rocky bluffs and a 37 foot flowing waterfall and numerous other small waterfalls. There were certainly drop-offs where we kept Ben close-by, … It is a 1.8-mile out-and-back hike (.9 miles each way). Hideout Hollow Trail Distance (roundtrip): 2 miles Duration (roundtrip): 1 - 2 hours Elevation Change: 400 feet Trailhead Coordinates: Lat: 36.0729461 Long: -93. Thanks to my pre-trip research into good hiking trails in the Arkansas Ozarks, I knew that it would be worth the effort. Nice quick trail. Really enjoyed walking this trail. I woke up, laced up my hiking boots and headed south—I decided to tackle northwest Arkansas’s Hemmed-in Hollow trail. The hike was easy and there were large boulders that were fun to climb around on and explore along the way. February 10, 2016 Northwest Arkansas Mike Newman Hideout Hollow Falls Video (Buffalo River) Hideout Hollow Trail is a cool 1-mile trail near Compton (Newton County) in the Buffalo National River. The Hideout Hollow trailhead and small parking area (on the left) are marked with a sign. One could spend two weeks in the region exploring. We did go past the shelter a short way to the next fall with a nice pool and a small shelter on the left. The waterfall was picturesque, will upload some pictures. Mar 15, 2017 - Back in late November, it was a particularly rainy weekend throughout most of Arkansas, and I was getting a dose of cabin fever and decided to try to get out for a … Even if untrue, the foundation is not from recent times and offers one a chance to ponder its historical connection to the tough people who homesteaded this area. Join us in supporting the Buffalo River Foundation's work to protect Length 2 miElevation gain 311 ftRoute type Out & back There is a lot to see and enjoy on this short trail. Lots of cool areas to explore off of the trail as well. Fee camping for tents is located a short distance away at the Steel Creek Campground. First National River. Overall 5/5. Hideout Hollow Falls (37 ft) Hideout Hollow is not that far from the Erbie trailhead, so after completing our hike to Thunder Canyon Falls, my hiking companions and I decided to see what the road (NC-2700) up the mountain to the Hideout Hollow trailhead was like. Hiking map for Hideout Hollow, located in Buffalo National River, Arkansas. Encountered only 4 other people. Waterfalls are nice. Shelter is huge. I wasn't able to get the whole trip on video battery pack issues but have a little. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is accessible year-round. What to Expect The Hike The hike to Hideout Hollow is only about 2 miles out and back, just under a mile each way. This is the same road you take to access the Hemmed-In Hollow trailhead. At one point the trail splits when you get to the bluff, stay to the left. was still slick due to ice still being on the ground.