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)

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Wind Cave Canyon Trail

Wind Cave Canyon Trail

Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

Dakota Point Trailhead

Dakota Point Trailhead

Lake Herman State Park

Lake Herman State Park

Fort Mead Trailhead

Fort Mead Trailhead

Boland Ridge Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Boland Ridge Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Lake Poinsett Recreation Area

Lake Poinsett Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak North

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak North

LaFramboise Island Nature Area

LaFramboise Island Nature Area

Brush Creek Trailhead

Brush Creek Trailhead

Castle Trail (East)

Castle Trail (East)

Rapid Creek Trailhead

Rapid Creek Trailhead

Cliff Shelf

Cliff Shelf

Tamarack Gulch Trailhead

Tamarack Gulch Trailhead

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Roy Lake State Park

Roy Lake State Park

Hartford Beach State Park

Hartford Beach State Park

Sylvan Lake Shore Trail

Sylvan Lake Shore Trail