Nestled peacefully inside Short Springs State Natural Area in Tullahoma, Tennessee is the 60-foot, cascading Machine Falls! The natural engineering of this waterfall is truly impressive. I felt like I could sit and watch it for hours!
There are multiple hikes in the area that will take you past this waterfall. The shortest is a 1.2-mile out-and-back route. You can also take the 1.4-mile Machine Falls Loop Trail for a more complete hike. For those feeling extra adventurous, a 3.1-mile loop will take you to see Upper and Lower Busby Falls, Machine Falls, and Adams Falls. If doing the largest loop, plan for about 4-5 hours to ensure you have time to hike and enjoy all the falls. The parking lot is small, so plan on arriving early before it fills up.
For an area map of Short Springs State Natural Area, click here.
Google Location: Short Springs Natural Area, 200 Short Springs Rd, Tullahoma, TN 37388
GPS Location: 35.4129° N, 86.1792° W
Parking: Lot
Total Hike: 1.2 miles, round-trip
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Admission: Free
Open: 8am - 5pm
Swimming: Yes
Pets: Yes, with leash
GPS Location: 35.4129° N, 86.1792° W
Parking: Lot
Total Hike: 1.2 miles, round-trip
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Admission: Free
Open: 8am - 5pm
Swimming: Yes
Pets: Yes, with leash
