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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BHNF Trail #7: Grizzley Bear Creek

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BHNF Trail #77: Dugout Gulch Botanical Trail

BHNF Trail #77: Dugout Gulch Botanical Trail

Hartford Beach State Park

Hartford Beach State Park

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Brush Creek Trailhead

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Elk Creek Trailhead

BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

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Harbach Park / Custer Trailhead

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Fisher Grove State Park

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Castle Trail (East)

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BHNF Trail #40L: Deerfield Lake Loop Trail

Lake Herman State Park

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Red Beds Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Red Beds Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

BHNF Trail #9: Sunday Gulch

BHNF Trail #9: Sunday Gulch

Rapid Creek Trailhead

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