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Hemmed-in-Hollow to ORT

Length: 0.83 mi

Est. time: 24m

Gain: 252 ft

Loss: 36 ft

Max elev: 1,153 ft

Point-to-pointUnknownhike

Elevation profile

+252 ft gain · −36 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Trailhead parking (Place)

Kyles Landing (Campground)

What to know

Hike to Hemmed-in Hollow

The average hiker takes 4 to 6 hours to complete this out-and-back hike. The hike from the waterfall back to your vehicle requires approximately 1,400 feet in elevation gain over 2.5 miles. Conserve your energy, water, snacks, and time for this portion of the hike.

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Connect the dots

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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