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

Burke Lake Recreation Area

Burke Lake Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

BHNF Trail #40L: Deerfield Lake Loop Trail

BHNF Trail #40L: Deerfield Lake Loop Trail

LaFramboise Island Nature Area

LaFramboise Island Nature Area

Fossil Exhibit Trail

Fossil Exhibit Trail

Dumont Trailhead

Dumont Trailhead

BHNF Trail #7: Grizzley Bear Creek

BHNF Trail #7: Grizzley Bear Creek

BHNF Trail #72: Big Hill Trails

BHNF Trail #72: Big Hill Trails

Dakota Point Trailhead

Dakota Point Trailhead

West Bend Recreation Area

West Bend Recreation Area

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Red Beds Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Red Beds Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Springfield Recreation Area

Springfield Recreation Area

Oakwood Lakes State Park

Oakwood Lakes State Park

Door Trail

Door Trail

Medicine Loop (East)

Medicine Loop (East)

Joyner Ridge Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Joyner Ridge Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

BHNF Trail #76: 76 Trail

BHNF Trail #76: 76 Trail