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Devil's Millhopper Geologic State Park

Devil's Millhopper Geologic State Park

Well worth the hundreds of steps down to the bottom! You can see and hear mini waterfalls running down the sides of the sinkhole. You're legs might be a bit sore climbing back up the stairs but you'll definitely enjoy some great views along the way! There are also nice walking trails around the sinkhole. [Stacey G., 11/12/2011]

Devil's Millhopper Geologic State Park

The previous tips didn't mention the interpretive center at the Devil's Millhopper. This comes complete with explanations of the natural forces that created the Millhopper, a short film (which isn't always working, unfortunately), and a small display of local wildlife.

The Millhopper itself is very impressive. Once you hit the bottom, the temperature seems to drop about 20 degrees, and it looks and feels remarkably like something you'd find in a tropical rain forest. That being said, expect to be a bit tuckered out by the time you're done; the previously mentioned 200+ stairs isn't an exaggeration! [Prof. A, 02/08/2010]

Devil's Millhopper Geologic State Park

I went to the Devil's Millhopper with my dad earlier this year. It was a little hard to find, but after asking some locals, we located the park.

It is basically a huge sinkhole in the ground. There are over 200 stairs that lead down to the bottom. We found that the deeper we went, the temperature became much cooler. It always is somewhat more tropical at the bottom as well. We could hear small waterfalls all around as the water trickles into the Florida aquifer beneath it.

It is a really nice place just to stop and have a picnic and take a walk to the bottom of the Millhopper. Just don't bring any expectations of meeting the Devil there! [Shauna, 10/23/2008]

Devil's Millhopper Geologic State Park

Park with giant sinkhole. Wooden stairs lead you down to the bottom of the 120 ft. deep sinkhole where cave has collapsed and Florida Aquifer has been exposed. I lived in Gainesville for 15 years. Nice picnic spot. [Ana Jarosz, 02/14/2004]