FTA Thursday Evening Hike at Devils Millhopper State Park

FTA Tuesday Evening Hike at Devil’ Millhopper Geological State Park

Date: Thursday September 28, 2023. Cancelled if thunderstorms in the area.

Leader: Maria Fiedler

Location: 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL.

Directions: Head north on NW 43rd St in GNV , turn left onto NW 53rd Ave, Millhopper Road, to park entrance less than ½ mile on the right.

Time: Arrive at 5:30 pm to sign in at the parking lot after paying the admission fee ($4.00 per vehicle, up to 8. $2.00 per pedestrian/bicyclists). OR use your current FL State Park Pass.
Be ready to walk at 5:45 pm.

Description: “This National Natural Landmark (in 1976) has attracted curious visitors since 1880s. In the midst of North Florida sandy terrain and pine forests, a bowl-shaped cavity 120 feet deep leads down to a miniature rain forest…”. “…perfect place to escape the lights and noise of the city and experience nature!” Park Manager’s message. A new sink hole boardwalk was completed in June 2019.

General Information: Dress to comfort and bring water/snack per preference. Prepare for a walk in the woods and walk down to the 120-foot-deep sink hole, 132 steps and back up. We will then walk around the perimeter of this sink hole on the upper perimeter trail~1 mile. We may repeat the steps for those who choose to participate while others await at the top. This will be a quiet voice walk.

Bathrooms: Yes.

Dogs allowed: Not for our hike.

Restricted to: 20 FTA members . Not a member? Call 877-HIKE-FLA or join online at www.floridatrail.org/join.