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

Roof Trail

Roof Trail

BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

BHNF Trail #7: Grizzley Bear Creek

BHNF Trail #7: Grizzley Bear Creek

BHNF Trail #40: Deerfield Trail

BHNF Trail #40: Deerfield Trail

Lake Poinsett Recreation Area

Lake Poinsett Recreation Area

Chief White Crane Recreation Area

Chief White Crane Recreation Area

Revheim Bay Recreation Area

Revheim Bay Recreation Area

Edgemont Trailhead

Edgemont Trailhead

French Creek Trailhead Horse Camp

French Creek Trailhead Horse Camp

Custer Spur to Stockade Lake Trail

Custer Spur to Stockade Lake Trail

Mina Lake Recreation Area

Mina Lake Recreation Area

Fort Mead Trailhead

Fort Mead Trailhead

BHNF Trail #50: Flume Trail

BHNF Trail #50: Flume Trail

BHNF Trail #79: Rimrock Trails

BHNF Trail #79: Rimrock Trails

Nature Trail at Mount Rushmore

Nature Trail at Mount Rushmore

Big Sioux Recreation Area

Big Sioux Recreation Area

Custer State Park

Custer State Park