Medicine Loop (East)

This eastern park trailhead is generally rolling trail connects with the Castle Trail near the Old Northeast Road and at the intersection of the Castle and Saddle Pass Trails.
Trail users are provided the opportunity to explore the mixed grass prairie while enjoying views of the Badlands in the distance. Watch for cactus.

Trail Elevation:
Trail Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Distance: 4 miles/6.4 km (round trip)

South Dakota Trails / State Parks

Dumont Trailhead

Dumont Trailhead

Pelican Lake Recreation Area

Pelican Lake Recreation Area

Medicine Loop (West)

Medicine Loop (West)

Good Earth State Park

Good Earth State Park

Lake Thompson Recreation Area

Lake Thompson Recreation Area

Pilot Knob Trailhead

Pilot Knob Trailhead

Snake Creek Recreation Area

Snake Creek Recreation Area

Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

Boland Ridge Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Boland Ridge Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Brush Creek Trailhead

Brush Creek Trailhead

Shadehill Recreation Area

Shadehill Recreation Area

Newton Hills State Park

Newton Hills State Park

Revheim Bay Recreation Area

Revheim Bay Recreation Area

Window Trail

Window Trail

Door Trail

Door Trail

Lake Louise Recreation Area

Lake Louise Recreation Area

Cold Brook Canyon Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Cold Brook Canyon Trail at Wind Cave National Park

BHNF Trail #16: Iron Mountain

BHNF Trail #16: Iron Mountain