Wetumpka Falls is a multi-tiered 20 foot waterfall that is located roadside near the city of Tullahoma. Wetumpka Falls is technically located in Wartrace, but is just minutes from Tullahoma. While in the area visiting Rutledge Falls and Machine Falls I decided to add this wet weather waterfall since it had rained recently.
Although it had rained recently the water flow was still pretty low. I’m guessing that Spring would probably have better water flow. However the best time might be in the Winter after it has snowed and the snow melts so that the water flow would be good and there might not be as many leaves to block the view of the waterfall.
If you are heading from Tullahoma, go northwest on US 41A. As you leave town, look for Ledford’s Mill Road on your left. Turn left onto Ledford Mill Road and drive about three miles. When Ledford Mill Road veers left, continue straight onto Shipman Creek Road. Continue down the road a little way. You’ll soon see Ledford Mill on your right. Keep driving past the mill and a very short distance away you’ll see Wetumpka Falls on your left side.
Drive past it and you’ll come to a small paved pull-off which can hold 3 or 4 cars. After you park you can walk back to view the waterfall from the road.
The waterfall has two sections. The smaller, tiered upper section is a five feet tall, which flows into the main waterfall and plunges 15 feet into a tiny slot canyon. Some people include the lower tiers as part of the waterfall and classify it as 40 feet tall.
This waterfall has also been referred to as Shipman’s Creek Falls due to its location on Shipman’s Creek. Some people have also called the waterfall Moonshine Falls since there used to be a moonshine still by the upper part several decades ago.
After viewing Wetumpka Falls you can continue walking down the road and can view Ledford Mill Falls from the roadside as well. After viewing these two waterfalls I’d recommend visiting Rutledge Falls and Machine Falls, which are only a short distance away and are well worth visiting. These four waterfalls make a great family day trip.
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