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

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Willow Creek Trailhead

Willow Creek Trailhead

South Boxelder Creek Trailhead

South Boxelder Creek Trailhead

Kirk Trailhead

Kirk Trailhead

BHNF Trail #48: Mount Roosevelt

BHNF Trail #48: Mount Roosevelt

Newton Hills State Park

Newton Hills State Park

Window Trail

Window Trail

Stockade Lake Trail

Stockade Lake Trail

Oakwood Lakes State Park

Oakwood Lakes State Park

BHNF Trail #77: Dugout Gulch Botanical Trail

BHNF Trail #77: Dugout Gulch Botanical Trail

Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

Lake Alvin Recreation Area

Lake Alvin Recreation Area

Red Beds Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Red Beds Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Walkers Point Recreation Area

Walkers Point Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #80: Little Spearfish Trail

BHNF Trail #80: Little Spearfish Trail

The Mountain Trailhead

The Mountain Trailhead

Cliff Shelf

Cliff Shelf

BHNF Trail #40: Deerfield Trail

BHNF Trail #40: Deerfield Trail