37 North Expeditions Guides You Down the Buffalo River and Into Hemmed-In Hollow
37 North Expeditions is running a guided day trip along the Buffalo National River, and it’s the kind of outing that’s hard to pull off on your own. With expert guides leading the way, you’ll navigate stunning bluffs, crystal-clear water, and some of the most breathtaking scenery the Ozarks have to offer — no planning, no guesswork, just the adventure. All you have to do is show up ready to go.
THE DEETS
📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
📍 SCOTT Adventure Lab at The MOTTO, 229 South Main Street, Bentonville, AR 72712
🔗 More info and Ticket
Eight Miles of River, One Full Day
Your day starts at the SCOTT Adventure Lab in Bentonville at 8 AM before heading out to Steel Creek, where you’ll launch your kayak and begin the paddle to Kyles Landing. The route runs through limestone bluffs, forested banks, and calm stretches of the upper Buffalo River. Lunch is served on the riverbank midway through, with time to swim before getting back on the water.
The Hemmed-In Hollow Hike
Built into the middle of the day is a hike to Hemmed-In Hollow, where a 209-foot waterfall drops into a sandstone amphitheater. The hike runs from 1:30 to 2:30 PM before the paddle picks back up toward Kyles Landing.
What’s Included and What to Know
The trip is guided by 37 North Expeditions, a permitted guide service for Buffalo National River, in partnership with Buffalo Outdoor Center. Your kayak, paddle, PFD, dry bags, lunch, snacks, and drinks are all included. Transportation to and from the river is also covered.
This trip is designed for confident paddlers with prior kayaking experience and strong swimming ability. Participants should be comfortable spending 4 to 6 hours on the water. Children under 7 are not permitted on the water, and solo paddling is only allowed for children over 12.
What to wear: Athletic clothing, swimsuit, water shoes or sandals (no flip flops), hat, and sunscreen.
What to bring: Towel, change of clothes, water bottle, snacks, waterproof phone case, glasses leash, and any medications in a waterproof case.
Spots open up only when the minimum of 6 participants is met. Book your seat at 37northexpeditions.com before the trip fills.
