Devils Millhopper
A Sinkhole Like No Other–Devils Millhopper Geological State Park, in Gainesville, Florida
When there’s a news story about a sinkhole in Florida, it’s mostly about one “eating” a house or a car dealership. But there are thousands more, and none at quite the scale of Devils Millhopper, just west of downtown Gainesville.. This huge, 120-foot deep, sink, no doubt opened eons ago by a cave-in of the …
Visit A Natural North Florida Wonder–Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park in Gainesville
Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park near Gainesville, is a bowl-shaped cavity 120 feet deep leads down to a miniature rain forest. Small streams trickle down the steep slopes of the limestone sinkhole, disappearing through crevices in the ground. Lush vegetation thrives in the shade of the walls even in dry summers. A significant geological formation, …
Visit Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park, Gainesville, FL
Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park is located in Gainesville, Florida. The park’s main feature is the 120 feet deep limestone sinkhole known as “Devil’s Millhopper.” There is a wooden boardwalk with 212 steps going down to the bottom of the sinkhole. The park also features a half mile nature trail going around the top of the sinkhole as well as a …