Deerfield Trail
This trail runs 18 miles between the Pactola Reservoir and Deerfield Lake.
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Deerfield Trail Details
The Deerfield Trail, most often referred to as Trail #40, runs 18 miles between the Pactola Reservoir and Deerfield Lake. You'll pass through a number of wildlife habitats and see many historical artifacts, including old railroads, tunnels, cabins, and mining flumes. The trail gains roughly 1,600 feet in elevation. To access the trailhead, take Highway 385 to Country Road 299. The trailhead is up a short fire road roughly 4.4 miles after you turn on to Country Road 299. The trail is rated easy.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
36 miles
Estimated time
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Deerfield Trail
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0.4 mi away
Deerfield Reservoir Complex Campgrounds
There are three campgrounds on or near Deerfield Lake: the Custer Trail campground, the Dutchman Campground, and the Whitetail Campground.
1.3 mi away
Deerfield Lake Loop (Trail #40)
This is a moderate, 10-mile loop trail that circumnavigates Deerfield Lake.
2.2 mi away
The Black Hills
Mount Rushmore is found within South Dakota's Black Hills, also known as the "Island in the Prairie."
4.1 mi away
Black Hills National Forest
In 1897, President Grover Cleveland established the Black Hills Forest Reserve.
5.0 mi away
Ditch Creek Campground
The Ditch Creek Campground has 13 tent sites.
