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Community => Parks, Recreation, and the Environment => Topic started by: thelakelander on January 24, 2024, 06:44:51 AM

Title: A natural Florida anomaly: Devil's Millhopper
Post by: thelakelander on January 24, 2024, 06:44:51 AM
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A short drive from Jacksonville, Devil's Millhopper is a 120-foot deep sinkhole similar in appearance to the hopper of a mill. A geological anomaly and National Park Service designated natural landmark, the site was acquired by the state in 1974. It includes a network of trails, boardwalks and an observation deck to allow visitors to see the sink up close without causing soil erosion.

Read More: https://www.thejaxsonmag.com/article/a-natural-florida-anomaly-devils-millhopper/
Title: Re: A natural Florida anomaly: Devil's Millhopper
Post by: Snaketoz on January 24, 2024, 04:25:03 PM
This is definitely on my bucket list. Thanks
Title: Re: A natural Florida anomaly: Devil's Millhopper
Post by: Charles Hunter on January 24, 2024, 08:17:54 PM
Way back when the mammoths left their bones at Devil's Millhopper, the junior high science club I was in made a field trip there. As I (hazily) recall, there wasn't much infrastructure there at the time (mid-1960s).
Title: Re: A natural Florida anomaly: Devil's Millhopper
Post by: Josh on January 25, 2024, 09:02:47 AM
It looks like they've finished repairs on the bridge that is part of the trail loop, so that's a nice plus since my last visit last year.
Title: Re: A natural Florida anomaly: Devil's Millhopper
Post by: pierre on January 25, 2024, 10:40:28 AM
Such a cool place to visit. It's a must stop on any day trips I take to Gainesville.