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

South Boxelder Creek Trailhead

South Boxelder Creek Trailhead

Kirk Trailhead

Kirk Trailhead

Pickerel Lake Recreation Area

Pickerel Lake Recreation Area

Newton Hills State Park

Newton Hills State Park

Lakota Lake Trailhead

Lakota Lake Trailhead

Joyner Ridge Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Joyner Ridge Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Lovers Leap Trail

Lovers Leap Trail

BHNF Trail #88: Cook Lake

BHNF Trail #88: Cook Lake

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Iron Creek Trailhead

Iron Creek Trailhead

Walkers Point Recreation Area

Walkers Point Recreation Area

Serenity Trail

Serenity Trail

Revheim Bay Recreation Area

Revheim Bay Recreation Area

Cold Brook Canyon Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Cold Brook Canyon Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Tower Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Tower Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Shadehill Recreation Area

Shadehill Recreation Area

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

South Side and Valley View Trails at Devils Tower National Monument

South Side and Valley View Trails at Devils Tower National Monument