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

Pierson Ranch Recreation Area

Pierson Ranch Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #40L: Deerfield Lake Loop Trail

BHNF Trail #40L: Deerfield Lake Loop Trail

Sica Hollow State Park

Sica Hollow State Park

Presidential Trail at Mount Rushmore

Presidential Trail at Mount Rushmore

Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area

Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area

Swan Creek Recreation Area

Swan Creek Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #50: Flume Trail

BHNF Trail #50: Flume Trail

Brush Creek Trailhead

Brush Creek Trailhead

Saddle Pass

Saddle Pass

Lake Louise Recreation Area

Lake Louise Recreation Area

Angostura Recreation Area

Angostura Recreation Area

Mystic Trailhead

Mystic Trailhead

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

French Creek Natural Area

French Creek Natural Area

Dalton Trailhead

Dalton Trailhead

Deadwood Trailhead

Deadwood Trailhead

Grace Coolidge Walk-In Fishing Area at Custer State Park

Grace Coolidge Walk-In Fishing Area at Custer State Park

Dumont Trailhead

Dumont Trailhead