Would exploring the trail alone render any dangers to say: bears and other creatures of formidable stature?

I saw bears, owls, deer and lots of birds, but I have two dogs, they scare everything away. Can never get good animal shots...lol

Most of the animals here do not want to encounter humans, unless they have been fed by hand before. Make enough noise and wildlife will stear clear of you.

Yes, you might encounter a bear,bobcat, panther, alligator, coyote, fox,deer, and many other creatures. It is a national forest. But I myself enjoy seeing nature and everything in it. I don't see it as a formidable danger. Although it is always a good idea to be informed and educated on how to handle yourself in a potentially dangerous situation, you have a better chance of getting into a car accident than you do having a dangerous encounter walking a trial out in the ocala national forest. My 2 cents.

Yes