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autoposting_system t1_j0c7g19 wrote

Man, people in the 1800s loved calling stuff "The devil's ______". If you hike in nature a lot you run into this kind of crap all the time.

There's a devil's millhopper in Florida. It's just a big sinkhole. Stairway, waterfall: fill in the blank.

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snash222 t1_j0ch6p4 wrote

Devil’s Marbleyard in Virginia. Big mountain of boulders to scramble up.

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i5oL8 t1_j0clf7g wrote

The Devils Backbone in San Marcos TX

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snash222 t1_j0cp6vb wrote

Devils Backbone Brewery in Lexington VA

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drowsytonks t1_j0d076v wrote

Devils backbone landmark in Clifton Forge, Va

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Leather-Department71 t1_j0d0fdp wrote

wtf is going on in VA💀

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BXBXFVTT t1_j0gddta wrote

Don’t forget little devils stairs in va!

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brown_burrito t1_j0d85mj wrote

Devil’s Pool in Victoria Falls on the Zambian side.

When I was there, it was raining too hard and they closed it off because there was a significant chance (than usual) that you’d fall off into the falls.

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Wanderer-on-the-Edge t1_j0d9qq8 wrote

Devils bathtub in Hocking hills ohio

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theantivirus t1_j0d557e wrote

Devil's Den, Winslow, AR

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Uruz2012gotdeleted t1_j0ehura wrote

While you're in the neighborhood make sure to visit Gloryhole too. Yes, that's a natural feature you can hike to in a state park in Arkansas. No, you can't put your dick in it.

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mafia_j t1_j0detjg wrote

It’s really more canyon lake than San Marcos.

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i5oL8 t1_j0df15g wrote

Right! I was waiting on a correction.

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Berryfly04 OP t1_j0dt6yx wrote

Might have to check this out. Is the hike worth the view?

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snash222 t1_j0f080e wrote

Yes, it is like 45 minutes of a hike in the woods, then you hit the boulders. It is a lot of work getting up, you don’t need gear or anything, just sneakers and water and sunscreen.

I have never made it to the very top. But maybe 3/4 way up. Not a magnificent view like Peaks of Otter, Mcaffee’s Knob and Dragons Tooth, but beautiful and worth it.

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dankmeeeem t1_j0cqr44 wrote

Sadly the "Devil's ____" names usually come from settlers who would conflate native tribal rituals or sacred sites with devil worship.

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wclancy09 t1_j0dz84d wrote

While I don't doubt there is some element of this going on, I would point out that there is a "Devil's Cauldron" in Lydford Gorge, Devon, UK - one that to anybody familiar with the area, the above image could be very reminiscent of.

Now, that doesn't detract from your later comment, and that there absolutely should be an effort to reinstate/formally adopt the native names where they existed in the US...but it may be an explanation as to where some of those places may have got names that aren't rooted in colonialist bigotry.

In some cases it could be as simple as the people finding these places (particularly in the eastern US/older states) were reminded of something from 'home' and named it as such (and that pattern would hold as you expand west, with the next example being named after it's eastern US counterpart). It's why you have so many towns and cities sharing names with European (and especially English) towns and cities too.

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whatimjustsaying t1_j0h9j2s wrote

It's very common in Ireland too. In Celtic/Pictish legend, they often attributed strange geologies to battles between gods, or heroes. For example, the giants causeway in Northern Ireland. There is also a mountain somewhere around Louth where Cu Chulainn took the top off a mountain fighting another warrior with a sling.

In later years, Christian folklore replaced the pagans with Saints and the devil. There is a mountain in the midlands somewhere with a big dip in the middle if two peaks, and it's named after st. Patrick, because the devil there tried to jump on him and kill him, but he missed and took out the mountain instead.

So I would agree with your sentiment that settlers named them like they would places back home - but through the lens that abnormal natural features are made by devils when they battle saints/god/Jesus.

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Unhelpful_Kitsune t1_j0f6yye wrote

You got a source for that claim? I've heard this argument for Christianity/ Paganism but never settlers.

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Boomstick86 t1_j0eebtl wrote

The Devil's Punchbowl in Otter Rock, OR.

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BatmanNinja4 t1_j0fuidh wrote

There's also a Devil's Punchbowl in Hamilton Ontario!!

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a_filing_cabinet t1_j0epp55 wrote

Devil's Kettle on the Brule River is a sinkhole that swallows half the river and the water just disappears. For the longest time it was a huge mystery where the water went, as there was no obvious outlet. Speculation ranged from cave networks to underground aquifers we're abundant, until in 2017 it was proven that the water flow above the falls was equal to the flow going into Lake Superior.

Now the only question is where the water rejoins the rest of the river.

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dla3253 t1_j0dwk4u wrote

"There's a geographical feature that's something other than flat plains or rolling hills.... must be The Devil's (TM) doings!"

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methodin t1_j0ewhkn wrote

Devil's toilet - whichever one I use according to my wife

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YukonCornelius69 t1_j0d1ik6 wrote

I’ve hiked at like 5 devils gardens I feel like

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autoposting_system t1_j0d33o4 wrote

You know what's fun is the "Garden of the Gods". There's a Garden of the Gods in Colorado, and a different one in I think Kansas or someplace, and there's probably several others.

The one in Colorado is unbelievably amazing and fantastic

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kellysmistake t1_j0e9sxo wrote

Garden of the Gods is in Southern IL. It is a state supervised part of the Shawnee National Forest. Both places, CO and IL are really cool mountains and canyon areas but very different.

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autoposting_system t1_j0eamlo wrote

Yeah I'm pretty sure that's the one I'm thinking of. I kind of passed through that area of the country and went to one there, and then shortly thereafter I went to the one in Colorado.

Very, very different places. That one was nice too though

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sholbyy t1_j0e0jpq wrote

Devils Icebox, Nelson Ledges, Ohio

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design_ag t1_j0e3xfd wrote

Devil’s Slide, UT • Devil’s Gate, WY

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gamblindan t1_j0edy0t wrote

There's also the Ginnie Springs system in Florida that has individual spring heads named Devil's Ear, Devil's Eye, and Devil Springs

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Impossible_Use5070 t1_j0eco91 wrote

Also a devils elbow in Florida

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destinationlalaland t1_j0ez1nf wrote

The “angel’s piss-jug” just doesn’t lend the same gravitas to the location.

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bellastinyears t1_j0f3khj wrote

Also Devils Den, Devils eye, Devils Ear in FL. Freshwater spring dive sites

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surfacing_husky t1_j0fi8bl wrote

We have the "devil's elbow" here, it's just part of our lake lol

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WorldofWartCraft t1_j0gu4j3 wrote

We also have an off road trail called the devil's butthole in Florida

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autoposting_system t1_j0gxcud wrote

That sounds like a colloquialism. If it is, I hope the word sticks.

Edit: by the way, there is definitely a Sugar Tit, SC. Some of the people there are trying very hard to change the name, but it is really sticking.

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snimdakcuf t1_j0d7kva wrote

People were afraid of water back then. They rarely bathed. So yeah, the devils in that water.

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ProLicks t1_j0c6x70 wrote

Ooh, next time you're there, post a picture of what's in the Devil's medicine cabinet. I bet he's got the good meds.

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diablosinmusica t1_j0cinmn wrote

It's only uncoated aspirin, off brand pepto, and castor oil.

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i5oL8 t1_j0cl8o1 wrote

And Ex Lax disguised as a Hershey bar

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Ch1ck3nPuff69 t1_j0d5obc wrote

It is absolutely gorgeous. Wrong name, that shodnt have to stick. Nothing Devilish about it. How about" Fairy Toilet" I'd still bathe In. It

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BarnabyWoods t1_j0cza8n wrote

Just read a novel in which this exact place was featured: Demon Copperhead, by Barbara Kingsolver.

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dankmeeeem t1_j0cqtkm wrote

Sadly the "Devil's ____" name comes from settlers who would conflate native tribal rituals or sacred sites with devil worship.

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fayshey t1_j0dzx9y wrote

Devils Bathtub plays an important role in Barbara Kingsolver’s book, Demon Copperhead. So cool to see a photo and that it completely matches the book’s description

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ConqueredCorn t1_j0cp9km wrote

10/10 would jump in!

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Berryfly04 OP t1_j0cxqab wrote

I traveled 6 hours to see this and it took 2½ hours to hike, so I definitely had to jump in. Don't let the appearance fool you, it's about 12 foot deep.

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cerebralvenom t1_j0e41bn wrote

I grew up not too far from there. It’s cool to see it posted here, and I’m glad you enjoyed it. If you’re ever down that way again, I recommend the Channels in Rosedale, VA!

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Berryfly04 OP t1_j0e686b wrote

Saved it in AllTrails. Thanks for the recommendation ❤️

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asuitandty t1_j0eie6w wrote

I don’t know about this, I was reliably told that the devil went down to Georgia.

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MatchaHawtcha t1_j0fb8bx wrote

Extremely disappointed that I didn’t see a similar comment sooner….kuddos!

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Iuffysenpai t1_j0drcui wrote

The right side of this image looks like a hawk to me

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Berryfly04 OP t1_j0ez36d wrote

I see a bird head with beak and eye socket. Kinda looks like a duck. The long darker rock with a small tree coming out of it. Is that what you're talking about?

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Iuffysenpai t1_j0fb7ci wrote

Yeah exactly. Haha way better than I could have described

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Meat_Sarcasm_Guy t1_j0edx68 wrote

Why is it called the Devil's Bathtub? Do you burst into flames when you get in, or does it drag you to hell... ? I mean, there must be some kind of reason it's name this, right?

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Berryfly04 OP t1_j0i3uhc wrote

It's off Devil's Fork trail, but an article I read suggested it's the “only water cold enough to squelch the fires of hell.”

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parkerxo t1_j0e7442 wrote

Having grown up in Duffield, if you knew the area of Bible Belt it’s in you’d understand the name, lol.

Also, it’s named Devils Bathtub because it’s off of Devils Fork trail. There’s also another steep hilly road that may or not be accessible in Duffield called Devils Race Path!

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_Thoth t1_j0eqouq wrote

Looks like devils bathtub in Spearfish, South Dakota here

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JimAboo t1_j0ejw5u wrote

Daaaaaaamn.

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punkalibra t1_j0emudo wrote

Oh cool, this is local to me! And I've still never been to it (although I've always wanted to - it's a long hike from what I've heard!)

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ArkiMage t1_j0ew3fs wrote

Out and back, just over a mile. Although you do have to cross the creek a dozen+ times. Closer to 8 miles if the full loop is hiked, but certainly not necessary.

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shittysoprano t1_j0f5yhg wrote

I actually went for the first time a few months ago as a local haha. The hike to the tub itself isn’t too bad- just a bit cumbersome depending on the time of year and rain amounts. The important thing is making sure you go left at the fork and not right onto the full loop. Definitely go early and bring more water than you think.

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Fearthedoodoo t1_j0enmml wrote

I’d build my C.A.M.P there . Good spot for a water purifier.

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Berryfly04 OP t1_j0hy8ki wrote

It's not allowed. There's a campground nearby though.

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Silvermagi t1_j0eptgv wrote

Any treasure down there?

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Berryfly04 OP t1_j0exrlc wrote

Probably some coins. My boyfriend almost lost his ring in it.

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tyrostar t1_j0evswt wrote

Devil's this Devil's that. Cool Pool is what I'll call it.

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GypsyDarkEyes t1_j0ewarx wrote

Why give the devil this great pool? Let's take it back! Who's with me?

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Notademocrat17 t1_j0exwyg wrote

Hey we’ve got one of those in South Dakota

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_DarkAmethyst_ t1_j0f61yz wrote

Bro did you get to swim inside this awesome place?

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Monika_Corleone t1_j0f7ohl wrote

I’m in bed looking at this picture and it made me extremely comfortable and cosy. I guess I wouldn’t want to be swimming in this hole

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47ocean47 t1_j0f7rue wrote

We have a Mt. Diablo.

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nzdennis t1_j0f9uxe wrote

There ain't nothin like smokin the devil's lettuce in the devil's bathtub of a hot day, y'all!

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ripenunderwater t1_j0fcy0r wrote

Can we swim here? Looks like a nice spot to chill

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Berryfly04 OP t1_j0i2gxe wrote

There's a nice little swimming area right before you reach the bathtub, but it's usually crowded. The bathtub itself is 8x20 feet and 12 foot deep. Not big enough to actually swim, but you can jump in.

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Vanrainy1 t1_j0fd9cu wrote

Call it what you like, it looks like a heavenly swimmin' hole.

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l3gg0myEGg0 t1_j0g3vro wrote

Damn, god really said “I’ll let this one slide satan”

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Suitable_Media5518 t1_j0g7q9l wrote

Where did it get the name from?

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Berryfly04 OP t1_j0hzzdu wrote

It was created by a stream called Devil's Fork, which is also the name of the trail that it's on. Bathtub is because it looks like one with the waterfall being the faucet.

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Suitable_Media5518 t1_j0i0jyv wrote

That’s cool. I’d need to look it up to know more. Thanks for your response

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hummelbummeldummel t1_j0ge9hu wrote

What a great unedited true piece of joy when you need a cooling in the summer months. now imagine this with with thermal water.

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DryGoat1 t1_j0gs8up wrote

This place looks heavenly why it gotta be the ‘Devils’ bathtub?

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Bepis3324 t1_j0hvkrx wrote

Beautiful shot! Kudos!

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JustBoredIsAll t1_j0e4hlp wrote

Why couldn't this be named "the angels butthole" or something cool?

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