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

Spring Creek Trailhead

Spring Creek Trailhead

Lake Thompson Recreation Area

Lake Thompson Recreation Area

Pringle Trailhead

Pringle Trailhead

Presidential Trail at Mount Rushmore

Presidential Trail at Mount Rushmore

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

Deadwood Trailhead

Deadwood Trailhead

Saddle Pass

Saddle Pass

Farm Island Recreation Area

Farm Island Recreation Area

Englewood Trailhead

Englewood Trailhead

Rochford Trailhead

Rochford Trailhead

Dalton Trailhead

Dalton Trailhead

Pelican Lake Recreation Area

Pelican Lake Recreation Area

Fossil Exhibit Trail

Fossil Exhibit Trail

Norbeck Trailhead

Norbeck Trailhead

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

BHNF Trail #91: Cliff Swallow Trail

BHNF Trail #91: Cliff Swallow Trail

Oakwood Lakes State Park

Oakwood Lakes State Park

Prairie Trail

Prairie Trail