프랭클린 카운티에서 주변 최고의 가족 하이킹 & 워킹 코스

The Cave Trail is a path that takes you around the excavation site of Russell Cave. It is fairly straight forward to get to the cave. If you want to do the full loop, make sure you have proper footwear as the paved path starts to climb and is covered in moss, so it can be slippery.

Russell Cave is an archeological site with the most complete records of prehistoric cultures in the Southeast. There is evidence of over 10,000 years of use in this area. There are information plaques around the entrance to the cave that give you more information about the area.

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.

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.

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.

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.