Activities
Bicycling SHOW
Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:
Deerfield Trail #40. The Deerfield Trail is 18 miles in length, and connects Deerfield Lake with Rapid Creek and Pactola Reservoir. In addition to great scenery and abundant wildlife, you will pass by a variety of historic sites including a log flume, cabins, mines, tunnels and railroad grades. There is no drinking water along the trail, so it is best to carry water with you. Difficulty Rating: Easy to Moderate.
Deerfield Lake Loop Trail #40L. This trail offers 10 miles of challenging riding around 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. Difficulty: Easy.
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Camping & Cabins SHOW
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:
RV Camping
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Fishing SHOW
Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:
Deerfield Reservoir provides opportunities to fish for brook, splake and rainbow trout.
River and Stream Fishing
Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:
Ice Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Ice Fishing:
Deerfield Reservoir is a popular ice-fishing location. The reservoir provides opportunities to fish for brook, splake and rainbow trout.
Hiking SHOW
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:
Deerfield Trail #40. The Deerfield Trail is 18 miles in length, and connects Deerfield Lake with Rapid Creek and Pactola Reservoir. In addition to great scenery and abundant wildlife, you will pass by a variety of historic sites including a log flume, cabins, mines, tunnels and railroad grades. There is no drinking water along the trail, so it is best to carry water with you. Difficulty Rating: Easy to Moderate.
Deerfield Lake Loop Trail #40L. This trail offers 10 miles of challenging riding around 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. Difficulty Rating: Easy.
Picnicking SHOW
Picnicking
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Water Activities SHOW
Boating - Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Motorized:
Boating - Non-Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:
Winter Sports SHOW
Ice Skating
Recreation areas with activity Ice Skating:
Ice skaters can also enjoy their sport on the Deerfield Reservoir. Please remember that boat ramps are not plowed or maintained for access to the ice at the Reservoir. Ice conditions fluctuate and skaters are reminded to use caution when travelling over the ice.
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Recreation areas with activity XC Skiing/Snowshoeing:
Deerfield Trail #40. A three-mile portion of the Deerfield Trail, also called the Crouch Line, connects Canyon City with Silver City and is suitable for cross-country sking when snow conditions permit. White spruce and ponderosa pine tower over the trail along this roadless stretch of Rapid Creek. Wide wood bridges cross the creek several times. The Silver City Trailhead is at the end of the road, just west of the town of Silver City. Difficulty Rating: Easy.
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