Machine Falls – Adams Falls loop from Short Springs Natural Area

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Coffee County

Tullahoma

Machine Falls – Adams Falls loop from Short Springs Natural Area

Moderate

5.0

(3)

hikers

Machine Falls – Adams Falls loop from Short Springs Natural Area

02:05

7.43km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.04 km

Machine Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Over 60 feet tall and nearly 60 feet wide, Machine Falls is the biggest waterfall in the Short Springs Natural Area. There is a short spur trail that leads down …

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2.08 km

Adams Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

At the very back of the Short Springs Natural Area on the Adams Falls Trail is a small, yet intriguing, waterfall named Adams Falls. The waterfall is a cascade off …

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4.58 km

Busby Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Busby Falls is a stairstep cascade that is one of many waterfalls within the Short Springs Natural Area. The waterfall is the closest to the trailhead and is the most …

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7.34 km

Short Springs State Natural Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

Short Springs State Natural Area features over 400 acres of overlooks, waterfalls, and hiking trails. The property is renowned for being photographed, and the hiking trails offer the opportunity for …

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7.43 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.32 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.40 km

< 100 m

Elevation