Bear Creek Nature Trail

Nothing beats a great jog and I enjoy most nature trails. The first time I went here was with my other half, Bry. We enjoyed it very much, some brush needs to be cleared– it makes the trails impassible, but the scenery is gorgeous. Thus saying, I believe that as a woman, that it is dangerous to come in here alone, especially jogging because the paths are so narrow and mostly overgrown. It has also been littered. With a bit of cleaning, perhaps some security and a taser– I’d definitely come back. I gave it 2 stars because it’s beautiful but unfortunately has been let go by the city.

I enjoy walking and running here after work. It’s basically a wide sidewalk with homes and trees on both sides. There are lots of cyclists and runners which made me feel safer and you only have to cross one small residential street with car traffic. I would bring water with you because I didn’t see any fountains on my walk.
My less athletic boyfriend wanted me to add his tip: bring a Segway!

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The Bear Creek Nature Trail is a little splotch of nature tucked away in the busy suburbia of Winter Springs and the Tuscawilla Country Club.
Easy to go right by because it certainly is in an unexpected area. Some much traffic and nice houses around here, not the place you would expect a nature trail
Once you find the little parking lot you will discover some trails that lead into the woods. Only about a mile of hiking in here but it is a very pleasant mile of nature.
Lots of ancient and grand cypress, live oaks and of course the ubiquitous palms. I’ve heard of people seeing different types of critters that use this refuge as their home but we didn’t see or hear any.
The creek isn’t very large but I suspect it does grown during the rainy season. It’s eerily quiet in here considering how close it is to all the bustle of suburbia. A pleasant little area that manages to keep it’s wild and unspoiled character in the middle of lots of civilization.