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Why it is worth the detour
The trail to Machine Falls folds through hardwood forest, rock steps, and cool mist. It is the kind of half-day stop that turns a routine Tennessee drive into a story people actually share.
Source note
Official Tennessee natural areas page for Short Springs, the natural area that includes Machine Falls.
Editorial note
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