For many outdoor enthusiasts, the best part about hiking through nature isn’t the exercise, but nature itself. There is a trail in Sanford, Florida that offers up seven miles of pure natural beauty. The Black Bear Wilderness Trail is a loop trail through the Black Bear Wilderness Area that takes hikers along boardwalks over marshes and through the forests. Who knows, you may just spot a black bear along the way.

The Black Bear Wilderness Trail in Sanford, Florida is a 7.1-mile loop along the St. Johns River.
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Heavily trafficked and moderately rated, this trail offers quite a bit of nature throughout.
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Guests will find this hike to have very minimal elevation gain but still offer quite the adventure at over seven miles.
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Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the marshes, forests, and canals that pepper this hike.
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Make sure to keep an eye out for wildlife, too, as this trail is known to have appearances by many animals, including the namesake - the black bear.
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Other wildlife you may see include hogs, snakes, deer, alligators, and maybe a woodpecker or two.
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While you’ll hike along many narrow footpath trails, there are also bits of boardwalk trail, too, which end up offering unique views of the marshes and the river.
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This beautiful trail usually takes about 2.5 hours to hike, so make sure to bring water and comfortable shoes.
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Check out the Black Bear Wilderness Trail in Sanford for the ultimate outdoor hiking adventure in Florida.
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To find out where the Black Bear Wilderness Trail is in Florida, click here.
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Have you ever hiked the Black Bear Wilderness Trail in Florida before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you’re looking for more information about this trail, including current conditions, then check out the AllTrails webpage.

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Black Bear Wilderness Trailhead, 5298 Michigan Ave, Sanford, FL 32771, USA