The Ozarks have some of the most beautiful country in the United States. The trail systems that showcase its beauty abound. Many parks have their own trail systems and covering many miles is the Buffalo River Trail System and the Ozark Highlands Trail System. Most trails can be safely hiked by adults and children alike, as long as prudent caution is exercised in certain areas (such as waterfall ledges and bluff lines) and children are supervised carefully. There are several very helpful guidebooks available.
Sunscreen, bug spray, a hat and at least one bottle of water are your only real necessities on a hike---water, in particular. If you are going to be on the trail for more than a couple of hours, we highly recommend packing extra water along, especially if you're going to Big Bluff or Hemmed-In Hollow, which require 4 or 5 hours to complete. Buffalo River Waterfall Trails: Lost Valley | Hideout Hollow | Hemmed-In Hollow | Whitaker Point | Twin Falls Our waterfalls are rainfall dependent, so if it's been raining recently, then that's a great time to find the waterfalls running. There are countless waterfall areas in the upper Buffalo River wilderness and the Ozark Mountains. Several trails are located under a mile from the cabin. Directions for these are provided at the cabin. The Glory Hole is just a couple miles South of the cabin and Smith Creek Preserve is just several miles North of the cabin. Other Scenic Buffalo River Trails: Ponca to Steel Creek | Steel Creek Overlook | Twin Falls | Parker-Hickman Farmstead & Cherry Grove Cemetery Big Bluff | Ozark Highlands Trails http://www.ouachitamaps.com/OHT.html Tim Ernst is most famous for his research and books on the local trails, waterfalls, and beauty of the Ozarks. |