Black Bear Wilderness Loop Trail

4.6/5
(53) · Nature reserve in Sanford, United States
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Black Bear Wilderness Area

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4.6/5 · 53 reviews
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Dec 30, 2024
Great place to see nature and see walk we saw lots of hogs and deer and the st John's river is pretty. 7.1 miles to walk took us about 3 hrs but worth it.Full review by tjka
Jan 6, 2024
Mid Nov to mid Dec 2023 was the best time to see bears Between 4 Mile and 5.5 Mile marker first a family of 3 Shy but were easy to see along the trail. Then Came along a Family of 4 they loved the tr…Full review by christopher a
Sep 6, 2023
We did the full walk on the Saturday of the Labour Day weekend, it was surprisingly quiet. It was warm out and very humid, so we 'felt' the 7miles. But, it was a very interesting and varied walk. Wel…Full review by M9973IUmeganc

Questions & answers

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Is it safe despite the alligators, bears and snakes?
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Yes! We personally only saw a small gator in the distance. If you do see one of the names creatures, most wont mess with you if you don’t mess with them. Wouldn’t bring my dog though …
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Yes! We personally only saw a small gator in the distance. If you do see one of the names creatures, most wont mess with you if you don’t mess with them. Wouldn’t bring my dog though just in case. Also, watch your step while on the trail to make she you don’t step on a snake.
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Answer by Brittany K · Dec 9, 2018
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Is the Black Wilderness currently closed? The Seminole County website says so, but it has said so for a very long time. Thanks.
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It is open. There are times it will close if there has been a recent storm.
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Answer by DanaLouC · Feb 4, 2019
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I would love to see bears in the wild! Have people had much luck seeing them? What is the safest thing to do if you do …
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I would love to see bears in the wild! Have people had much luck seeing them? What is the safest thing to do if you do encounter them? Thanks!
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I see them pretty regularly around my neighborhood. I have seen them a few times in the Black Bear Wilderness area. The safest thing to do is make noise when you are walking in …
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I see them pretty regularly around my neighborhood. I have seen them a few times in the Black Bear Wilderness area. The safest thing to do is make noise when you are walking in the woods so that you don’t sneak up on them. I have only ever seen a bear being cautious about me, it will stare and then walk away. If it is a mother bear she will be more aggressive but only by giving you plenty of warning that she thinks you are too close. She may make huffing noises and stomp her foot. They are beautiful animals and it is always a pleasure to see one.
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Answer by DanaLouC · Feb 4, 2019
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Is this hike good for a 12 year old and is there ample parking? thanks!
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Ample off road parking.. Yes. It's a 7 mile loop with no shortcuts. Depends if the 12 year old is up to the challenge. I would say.. Yes.
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