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

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Custer State Park

Custer State Park

Medicine Loop (East)

Medicine Loop (East)

Walkers Point Recreation Area

Walkers Point Recreation Area

Lead Trailhead

Lead Trailhead

Kirk Trailhead

Kirk Trailhead

Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area

Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area

Lake Alvin Recreation Area

Lake Alvin Recreation Area

Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area

Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area

Lake Poinsett Recreation Area

Lake Poinsett Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak South

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak South

Roughlock Falls Trail

Roughlock Falls Trail

Joyner Ridge Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Joyner Ridge Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Fort Sisseton Historic State Park

Fort Sisseton Historic State Park

Pease Creek Recreation Area

Pease Creek Recreation Area

Dumont Trailhead

Dumont Trailhead

Serenity Trail

Serenity Trail

Palisades State Park

Palisades State Park