A little known nature preserve on Jacksonville’s Westside is home to a hidden natural treasure: one of Florida’s rare waterfalls. It’s also the source of two significant creeks and has a human history going all the way back to Isaiah D. Hart, the founder of Jacksonville. Photographer Erik Hamilton and The Jaxson’s Bill Delaney take a look at one of Northeast Florida's best, longest kept secrets.

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Words by Bill Delaney. Photos by Erik Hamilton. Contact Bill at w.delaney@moderncities.com and follow Erik on Instagram at perfectance.