Prairie Hollow Gorge is an igneous shut-in gorge with sheer canyon walls up to about 100 feet in the Current River Hills near Eminence, Missouri, where seasonal waterfalls drop through the narrow rock cut. A short, steep trail descends from the rim toward the falls at the bottom of the gorge.
The falls are fed by Prairie Hollow (igneous shut-in). You'll find it in Shannon, Missouri. It is protected within Missouri Department of Conservation (Prairie Hollow Gorge Natural Area).
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. A short walk gets you to the viewpoint, so it works for most casual visitors and families. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 0.3 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Eminence, the closest town.
When to go: Spring (after rain) and fall. Like most waterfalls, Prairie Hollow Gorge Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
