Region:
Northeast
DEVILS MILLHOPPER GEOLOGICAL
STATE PARK
Gainesville, Florida
Contact
Information
12720 NW 109 Ln.
Alachua, 32615
(386) 462-7905
Driving Directions
Take I-75 to C.R. 222 (Milepost Exit 390 - Old Exit
77) and drive east 7.8 miles. At 43rd Street, turn
left. At the next traffic light, turn left onto
Millhopper Road. Park entrance is located approximately
1,000 feet on the right.
Hours of Operation
The park is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 365 days
a year.
This huge sinkhole was formed when an underground cavern
roof collapsed, creating a bowl-shaped cavity 120 feet
deep. Small streams tumble down the steep slopes of
the sink, disappearing through crevices at the bottom.
The lush growth of plants and many of the animals of
the park are similar to those of the Appalachian Mountains
region. The sinkhole may be explored from the boardwalks
and stairways or from the 4-foot wide nature trail that
follows the rim.
Park Activities
Guided Tours
Guided walks with a Park Ranger are available every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Special guided walks for groups are available by reservations. Call (386) 462-7905 for more information.
Nature Trails
A one-half mile nature trail meanders along the top of the sinkhole, and a boardwalk system descends to the bottom of the Devil's Millhopper.
Visitor Center
The visitor center offers exhibits and an audio-visual program. |
