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

Walkers Point Recreation Area

Walkers Point Recreation Area

Castle Trail (West)

Castle Trail (West)

Burke Lake Recreation Area

Burke Lake Recreation Area

Door Trail

Door Trail

Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

Deadwood Trailhead

Deadwood Trailhead

Bear Butte Lake Trailhead

Bear Butte Lake Trailhead

Mystic Trailhead

Mystic Trailhead

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Snake Creek Recreation Area

Snake Creek Recreation Area

West Bend Recreation Area

West Bend Recreation Area

Notch Trail

Notch Trail

Swan Creek Recreation Area

Swan Creek Recreation Area

Custer Skywalk Trail

Custer Skywalk Trail

George S. Mickelson Trail

George S. Mickelson Trail

BHNF Trail #72: Big Hill Trails

BHNF Trail #72: Big Hill Trails

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak South

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak South

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak North

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak North