Distance: 1 Mile to the Dam
Difficulty: Easy
Located on Clement Hill Road in Deering is Deering Wildlife Sanctuary which is a host to a variety of trails and outdoor exploration. The road to the trailhead is dirt and can be difficult to navigate during the winer and spring months. We visited the end of March without issue. The parking lot is on the right hand side on the road and is marketed by a small sign and a kiosk. This parking lot is for the Black Fox Trail. There are a couple other trailheads a little further down the road. I highly recommended printing off a map before you go.
We hiked the Black Fox Trail. This trail takes you through a recent forestry operation where they did selective cutting for the natural habitat. Parts of the trail can be muddy depending on when you visit.
You walk a gentle incline down towards Black Fox Pond. You are near private property so please be respectful and stay on the trail.
The trail takes you around Black Fox Pond, which is such a peaceful and beautiful pond.
There were bird boxes scattered around the shore and the islands. There was a lot sign of beaver. My guess is if you visit at the right time or do not have a talkative child with you, you can see some wildlife.
We walked to the Dam, which is almost a mile.
The trail continues around the pond and you can walk up an old dirt road back to Clement Hill Road and then back to your car. I am unsure of the distance.
There are still a lot of trails left for me to explore, but I really enjoyed walking along the pond as it was so peaceful. There is slight incline back up to the parking lot, but I feel this is a good hike for beginners.
