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Walton Rocks Beach

Geologic Areas

Colorful springs, rocky shorelines, deep sinkholes, and tall bluffs are just part of the fascinating geologic wonders along Florida’s trails. Here’s where to find them.

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Camp Helen State Park

Camp Helen State Park

Panama City Beach      ( 30.275635,-85.990509 )      

Haunted by a sea monster sighted in one of the largest ancient coastal dune lakes on Florida’s coast, Camp Helen State Park offers seaside relaxation and historic interpretation.

Castellow Hammock Preserve

Limestone crevice beyond a tangle of tree roots

Miami      ( 25.558771, -80.451649 )      1.1 miles

At Castellow Hammock, you’re stepping into Florida’s past as you follow the nature trail into a remnant of tropical forest

Caverns Trail System

Tunnel Cave

Florida Caverns State Park  |  Marianna
( 30.810467,-85.227133 )      1.5 miles

Most people come to see the stalactites and stalagmites at Florida’s only show cave. But the hiking’s even weirder at Florida Caverns State Park, home of Florida’s only hiking trail through a cave.

Cherokee Sink Trail

Cherokee Sink Trail

Wakulla Springs State Park  |  Wakulla
( 30.227667,-84.305117 )      2.4 miles

A window into the watery world of the Woodville Karst Plain, Cherokee Sink is a large, deep water-filled sinkhole in a less-traveled section of Wakulla Springs State Park

Churchhouse Hammock Trail

Boardwalk in verdant forest

Crystal River Preserve State Park  |  Crystal River
( 28.910935,-82.607511 )      1.0 miles

Providing a peek at the estuary along Crystal River, the Churchhouse Hammock Trail at Crystal River Preserve State Park has accessible and adventuresome options.

Citrus Hiking Trail

Citrus Trail at Lizzie Hart Sink

Withlacoochee State Forest  |  Inverness
( 28.799305, -82.384676 )      39.1 miles

39.1 miles. Savor a rugged hike through rolling hills and rocky terrain on one of Florida’s longest backpacking loops when you take on the Citrus Hiking Trail near Inverness

Coral Cove

Waves breaking between large rocks

Jupiter      ( 26.9641, -80.0793 )      0.5 miles

A spectacular example of a rare type of Florida coastline, Coral Cove features a dramatic rocky shoreline carved into unusual shapes by the waves of the Atlantic Ocean

Crooked River Preserve

Crooked River Preserve

Clermont      ( 28.507938, -81.750393 )      1.7 miles

On a 1.7-mile loop, Crooked River Preserve showcases a wide variety of habitats in a short hike on the northernmost extent of the Lake Wales Ridge in Clermont

Descent into Devils Millhopper

Staircase into Devils Millhopper

June 9, 2019    Sandra Friend

Devils Millhopper State Park debuted a new staircase into the sinkhole on June 5. It has 100 fewer steps and yet is less steep and broader than the prior version.

Devil’s Millhopper Nature Trail

Devils Millhopper Nature Trail

Devils Millhopper Geological State Park  |  Gainesville
( 29.705809, -82.394255 )      1.6 miles

The Devils Millhopper Nature Trail circles the lip of an enormous sinkhole before plunging down into it on a series of staircases and landings with views of natural waterfalls.

Devils Millhopper Geological State Park

Devils Millhopper stairs down

Gainesville      ( 29.703319,-82.393804 )      

It’s the trickle of water that catches your attention, the steady drip and splash down the rocky rim and into the depths of one of Florida’s largest sinkholes at Devils Millhopper Geological State Park

Disappearing Creek at Camp Branch

Swallet on Camp Branch

Florida Trail, Suwannee  |  White Springs
( 30.3778, -82.8789 )      3.3 miles

On the Disappearing Creek Loop off the Florida Trail along the Suwannee River, watch Camp Branch burble through rapids and cascade into a giant sinkhole

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