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 #88: Cook Lake

BHNF Trail #88: Cook Lake

Sanctuary Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Sanctuary Trail at Wind Cave National Park

BHNF Trail #40: Deerfield Trail

BHNF Trail #40: Deerfield Trail

Norbeck Trailhead

Norbeck Trailhead

Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

Beaver Creek Nature Area

Beaver Creek Nature Area

West Bend Recreation Area

West Bend Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #9: Sunday Gulch

BHNF Trail #9: Sunday Gulch

Red Beds Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Red Beds Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

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BHNF Trail #76: 76 Trail

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Farm Island Recreation Area

Custer Skywalk Trail

Custer Skywalk Trail

BHNF Trail #68: Eagle Cliff Trails

BHNF Trail #68: Eagle Cliff Trails

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Spring Creek Trailhead

Lovers Leap Trail

Lovers Leap Trail

Edgemont Trailhead

Edgemont Trailhead

Pierson Ranch Recreation Area

Pierson Ranch Recreation Area

Joyner Ridge Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Joyner Ridge Trail at Devils Tower National Monument