Dougherty Trailhead

Facility · Wyoming ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Black Hills National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,202 ft
Elevation

From Hill City, travel west on Deerfield Road for 5 miles. Turn north (right) onto Mystic Road, and travel for 5.5 miles. This trailhead serves both the Deerfield Trail as well as the Mickelson Trail. The Mickelson Trail is managed by the State of South Dakota. This trailhead has restroom facilities.

Getting there

44.05000, -103.67000 · 44°2'60.0"N 103°40'12.0"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, 6.9 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 Dougherty Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Dougherty Trailhead?
No. Dougherty Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Dougherty Trailhead

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

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