Hemmed-In-Hollow Falls
Newton County, Arkansas
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 209 ft (63.7 m)
- Location
- Newton County, Arkansas
- Access status
- Researched walking route
- The walk
- About 5 miles return
- Ground & access
- Rocky, uneven and very steep; approximately 1,400 feet of climbing on the return.
A demanding descent into Ponca Wilderness followed by a long climb back. Flow depends on substantial recent rain.
Plan your visit
From Compton Trailhead, follow the white HIH blazes down to Hemmed-in Hollow Falls; return uphill on the same trail. Do not take the yellow-blazed Sneeds Creek Trail.
NPS gives 2.5 miles from the falls back to the vehicle; doubling the same route gives approximately 5 miles return.
Rocky, uneven and very steep; approximately 1,400 feet of climbing on the return.
Where to start
From Harrison take Highway 43 south about 18.5 miles to Compton. Turn left onto the dirt road opposite the post office, continue 1 mile, then follow trailhead parking signs.
Timing & water
Listed year-round; recent rainfall determines flow.
Before you go
NPS lists no reservation or activity fee.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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