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

North Point Recreation Area

North Point Recreation Area

Highland Creek Trailhead

Highland Creek Trailhead

Medicine Loop (East)

Medicine Loop (East)

Door Trail

Door Trail

Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area

Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area

Brush Creek Trailhead

Brush Creek Trailhead

Roy Lake State Park

Roy Lake State Park

Good Earth State Park

Good Earth State Park

BHNF Trail #58: Osprey Trail

BHNF Trail #58: Osprey Trail

Carson Draw Trail System (Trail #93)

Carson Draw Trail System (Trail #93)

Spring Creek Recreation Area

Spring Creek Recreation Area

North Wheeler Recreation Area

North Wheeler Recreation Area

Rochford Trailhead

Rochford Trailhead

BHNF Trail #7: Grizzley Bear Creek

BHNF Trail #7: Grizzley Bear Creek

Rapid Creek Trailhead

Rapid Creek Trailhead

Nature Trail at Mount Rushmore

Nature Trail at Mount Rushmore

Medicine Loop (West)

Medicine Loop (West)

Lake Thompson Recreation Area

Lake Thompson Recreation Area