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Black Bear Discovery Hike

5.0•1196 reviews
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Trip Highlights

Terrific Bird and Wildlife Viewing
Challenging & Invigorating Hike
Rated #1 on AllTrails for Immersive Scenery
Awesome Wildlife Encounters
Possible Black Bear Sightings

Description

One of Seminole County’s most delightful natural lands, Black Bear Wilderness Area offers some of the best birding and wildlife watching in the region. True to its name it is a place to find bear scratches on trees, bear prints on the ground, and the Florida black bear itself. This trail is one of Florida’s most beautiful hikes and showcases Florida’s enchanting jungle-like floodplain forest. This is a loop trail and requires commitment to complete the entire loop, there are no shortcuts. The rugged terrain provides for a more challenging hike than usually encountered in Florida but rewards you with stunning views of the St. John’s river and many wildlife sightings.

Important...Due to high demand and small group sizes, our tours sell out quickly. To get your preferred date and avoid missing out, we highly recommend booking as soon as possible.

Tour info

Duration
3 to 4 hours
Group Size
2 to 7 people
Price starts at
$80 USD
Languages
English, German
Meeting Point
5298 Michigan Ave
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Why Venture Outdoors

The Black Bear Discovery Hike was featured on Florida on a Tankful hosted by Randy Rauch with Spectrum News 13. Check out the story yourself.

 

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Free Cancellations

Plans change? No worries! With Trip Protection, cancel up to 8 hours before your tour for a FULL refund. Enjoy peace of mind when booking.

 

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What's Included?

  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water and a snack

What's Not Included?

  • Gratuities for your guide

Frequently asked questions

We run tours rain or shine – though we’ll reschedule the tour in the event of unsafe or extreme weather. Florida’s weather can change quickly, and rainstorms often pass in a short time. In many cases, a brief wait is all that’s needed before continuing the tour.
Yes! Free parking is available at the meeting location.
If you feel your tour guide(s) have provided an exceptional trip experience, gratuities are encouraged – and welcomed – at the end of the tour. We believe that recognizing excellent service is a personal matter, though 15-20% of your ticket price is a common practice.
If you purchased Trip Protection at checkout, you can cancel or reschedule your tour up to 8 hours before departure and receive a full refund, minus the cost of Trip Protection and processing fees. Without Trip Protection, you may cancel or reschedule up to 72 hours before departure to avoid fees.
We’d love to help! Simply call us at (407) 267-9950 if you have any additional questions or concerns.

Things to know

What to Wear?

⦁ Comfortable, moisture-wicking clothing (avoid cotton) ⦁ Sturdy hiking shoes or boots ⦁ Sun protection (sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses)

What to Bring?

⦁ Camera or cell phone ⦁ Hydration backpack (if available) ⦁ Trekking poles (if available) ⦁ Binoculars ⦁ Cash to tip your guides

Cancellation Policy

⦁ Cancel or reschedule up to 8 hours before your tour with Trip Protection (highly recommended). ⦁ Cancel or reschedule up to 72 hours before your tour without Trip Protection. ⦁ Tours operate rain or shine. ⦁ Departure may be delayed up to 60 minutes to allow a thunderstorm to pass through.

Guide Qualifications

Your tour will be led by a trained, experienced professional with a solid guiding background, years of personal wilderness experience, medical certifications, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking landscapes.

Recent Reviews

3 Verified reviews
Wendy and David Slamowitz
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Wendy and David Slamowitz

February 22, 2026

Jimi, a Florida Master Naturalist and wilderness guide, was truly an outstanding tour guide! His depth of knowledge and genuine passion for the environment made the entire experience both engaging and memorable. He expertly guided us to ensure we had the best possible adventure o…

Patrick Michel Roth
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Patrick Michel Roth

February 14, 2026

Unvergessliches Naturerlebnis mit Astrid & Venture Outdoors​Wir hatten das Vergnügen, mit Astrid Jackson den "Black Bear Wilderness Trail" zu erkunden, und es war von Anfang bis Ende einfach fantastisch.​Warum wir die Tour geliebt haben:​Kompetente Führung: Astrid spricht sowohl …

Martin Špaček
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Martin Špaček

February 28, 2025

Our guide, Jim "beard", was amazing and warm. He knew a lot of about local nature and all the animals around. We took nice ride and had nice talks.

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