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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Burke Lake Recreation Area

Stockade Lake Trail

Stockade Lake Trail

Union Grove State Park

Union Grove State Park

Pilot Knob Trailhead

Pilot Knob Trailhead

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

Harbach Park / Custer Trailhead

Harbach Park / Custer Trailhead

Canyons Trail

Canyons Trail

Beaver Creek Nature Area

Beaver Creek Nature Area

Highland Creek Trailhead

Highland Creek Trailhead

North Point Recreation Area

North Point Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #4: Cathedral Spires

BHNF Trail #4: Cathedral Spires

Lake Herman State Park

Lake Herman State Park

Boland Ridge Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Boland Ridge Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Medicine Loop (West)

Medicine Loop (West)

Alkali Creek Trailhead Horse Camp

Alkali Creek Trailhead Horse Camp

Saddle Pass

Saddle Pass

BHNF Trail #48: Mount Roosevelt

BHNF Trail #48: Mount Roosevelt

Willow Creek Trailhead

Willow Creek Trailhead