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Machine Falls – Adams Falls loop from Short Springs Natural Area

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Machine Falls – Adams Falls loop from Short Springs Natural Area

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5.0

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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: June 11, 2026

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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 to the base of the falls, and multiple trails give access to the spur trail. The falls are situated in a dense forest and kind of surprise you when you walk up on them.

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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 a drop of a few feet. The waterfall is seasonal, but if you hit it at the right time, you'll likely get it all to yourself.

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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 popular on the property, but it can easily be combined with Machine Falls in a loop route.

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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 loops of different distances and difficulties so that there is something for everyone in the family.

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7.43 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.33 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.37 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 20 August

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