1. Blowing Rocks Preserve (Jupiter)
Exceptional Anastasia limestone rock shoreline on the Atlantic coast.
At high tide, waves force plumes of saltwater up to 50 feet high.
Scenic short hiking trails offer close views.​
2. Blackrock Beach (Big Talbot Island)
Unique black lava-like rock formations covering the beach.
Driftwood bleached by salt air adds dramatic scenery.
A picturesque short trail leads to the rocky shore.​
3. Washington Oaks Gardens State Park (Palm Coast)
Famous for large coquina rock formations along the Atlantic shoreline.
Beautiful nature trails run through formal gardens and coastal habitats.​
4. Dames Caves and Lizzie Heart Sink Loop Trail (Withlacoochee State Forest)
Hiking trail featuring caves, crystal-clear water springs, and geological intrigue.
Unique sinkholes and rock formations to explore along the route.​
5. Devil’s Washbasin (Etoniah Creek State Forest)
A large natural geological basin with unique erosional features.
Scenic hiking trails surround this fascinating rock structure.​
6. Mill Creek Waterfall (Suwannee River area)
Rock hillside with cascading water creating a picturesque waterfall.
Part of a rugged hiking area with limestone bluffs and rocky terrain.​
7. Holton Spring (Suwannee Region)
Rocky springs bubbling through limestone formations.
Hiking trails allow visitors to enjoy the natural geology.​
8. Dune Lakes (North Florida Coast)
Rare inland dune lakes formed by sand dunes and natural rock barriers.
Located along scenic hiking paths with unique geology.​
9. Sinkholes at Peace River and surrounding areas
Numerous karst sinkholes and cave formations perfect for exploration.
Peace River also offers fossil hunting opportunities.​
10. Limestone Bluffs (Florida Trail, Suwannee area)
High rocky bluffs formed by limestone, including Devil’s Mountain.
Provides stunning overlooks and rugged hiking terrain.​
11. Bradwell Bay (Apalachicola National Forest)
Expansive shallow saucer-shaped grassy bay with unique rock and soil formations.
Diverse hiking environments with impressive geological contrasts.​
12. Caves in Florida’s Withlacoochee State Forest
Numerous natural caves providing a blend of geology and natural beauty.
Hiking trails are designed to facilitate exploration of these caves.​
These sites showcase Florida’s incredible range of rock formations, from coastal limestone shores to interior sinkholes and caves. They offer rewarding hiking adventures with impressive natural and geological features that make the rough driving and miles traveled well worth the effort.
SOURCES
[1](https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/blowing-rocks-preserve/)
[2](https://floridatrail.org/the-florida-trail-by-region/)
[3](https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nature/caves-rock-formations/florida)
[4](https://floridahikes.com/big-talbot-blackrock-beach/)
[5](https://floridahikes.com/geologic-areas/)
