Visit the Devil's Millhopper in Gainesville

The Devils Millhopper is one of the most unique places to visit in Florida. It is located  near Gainesville  and considered to be the “Bad Boy” of all Florida sink holes. Yes, this is the one others aspire to be. Sinkholes are very common and the news features an occasional house being devoured.

The Millhopper has many legends surrounding its creation and activity throughout centuries. Native Indians surrounded this area for years. They believed there was an Indian Princess that the Devil chose to Marry. She of course declined the offer and the earth opened to swallow her up. Many years’ later stories were told of wagon settlers hearing the ground rumble and never being seen again. The many animal bones located in the bottom are believed remains from food for the devil . Oh and don't forget the  missing college students who drank to much and were never seen again (or  maybe someone forgot to bring them home).  

This  hole is 120 foot deep and 500 feet wide and there are 236 steps to the bottom. . The base  is covered with various types of flowers and plants. Beautiful little waterfalls are flowing out the walls. The boardwalks and observation deck make for a nice view.

It was a fun trip and plan to visit on my way to Tampa again. The Devil did not show but I  did comment several times ” Hell this is a long way back up to the top”. Does that count? This is a must see and bring tennis shoes.