Black Bear Discovery Hike
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.
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Tour Overview
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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What's Included?
Professional guide
Bottled water and a snack
What's Not Included?
Gratuities for your guide
Frequently asked questions
Things to know
What to Wear?
⦁ Comfortable, moisture-wicking clothing (avoid cotton)
⦁ Sturdy hiking shoes or boots
⦁ Sun protection (sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses)
⦁ 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
⦁ 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 2 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.
⦁ Cancel or reschedule up to 2 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.
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.
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