Deerfield Lake Loop Trailheads (Trail #40L)

Facility · Wyoming ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Black Hills National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,951 ft
Elevation

This 10 mile trail encircles Deerfield Lake. From Reynolds Prairie you'll have great views of the lake. To the south, the trail winds through areas of tall pines and small meadows. This trail can be accessed from four trailheads: Custer Trail Trailhead, North Shore Trailhead, Hill Top Trailhead and the Gold Run Trailhead.

Getting there

44.00700, -103.79200 · 44°0'25.2"N 103°47'31.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F373745516071807971564437
Low °F341221313944403221126
Precip in————————————

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Deerfield Lake Loop Trailheads (Trail #40L)

Can you reserve a site at Deerfield Lake Loop Trailheads (Trail #40L)?
No. Deerfield Lake Loop Trailheads (Trail #40L) is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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