Hiking Project Logo

A loop trail out to Machine Falls and the back on a return trail.


Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

1.5

Miles

2.4

KM

Loop

1,062' 324 m

High

931' 284 m

Low

159' 48 m

Up

154' 47 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Leashed

Features River/Creek · Views · Waterfall

Description

Most of the trail going to the Machine Falls runs along the center of a ridge and is very manageable. Keep in mind this section of the trail system is very popular for those hiking to the falls since it is the most direct trail to the falls.

At the end of the ridge, you'll come to a quick descent on rocks and some wooden steps. When you get down to the bottom, hike past the wooden bridge and continue up the river bed to see Machine Falls (which can not be seen from the bridge).

When you are done enjoying Machine Falls, head back to the bridge and cross over to the slow hill that will take you back up to the opposite ridgeline. As you follow this trail back to the parking lot, there is a short side trail that will take you to the top of the falls. This trail can have a lot of roots and loose rocks, so watch your footing as you slowly make your way back up to the parking lot.

Contacts

Shared By:

Bryce Hamilton

Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 14 votes

#3371

Overall
  4.3 from 14 votes
5 Star
36%
4 Star
57%
3 Star
7%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Trail Rankings

#55

in Tennessee

#3,371

Overall
28 Views Last Month
5,761 Since Dec 11, 2017
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

0%
8%
31%
31%
31%
0%

Photos

The Machine Falls in July.
Jul 16, 2022 near Tullahoma, TN
Walk up the creek to get access to the waterfall.
Jul 16, 2022 near Tullahoma, TN
Machine Falls in the winter (normally more water)
Dec 11, 2017 near Tullahoma, TN
loading

Weather


Current Trail Conditions

Unknown
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

May 29, 2023
Casey Kosirog
Jun 20, 2020
Lee Christopher
1.4mi — 2h 45m
Mar 7, 2020
Christopher Brooks
Great hike with kids!
Sep 28, 2019
Christina Cannon
Went today with Jenn. It was a lovely hike. We followed the trail to the right, counterclockwise so the steep climb occurred on ascent from the falls. — 2h 01m
Aug 14, 2019
Mike Kowalski
Jul 4, 2019
Tammy Staten
Apr 2, 2019
Natasha Stoltz
Welcome

Join the Community! It's FREE

Already have an account? Login to close this notice.