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

BHNF Trail #93: Sundance Trail

BHNF Trail #93: Sundance Trail

Swan Creek Recreation Area

Swan Creek Recreation Area

Wind Cave Canyon Trail

Wind Cave Canyon Trail

The Mountain Trailhead

The Mountain Trailhead

Spring Creek Recreation Area

Spring Creek Recreation Area

Revheim Bay Recreation Area

Revheim Bay Recreation Area

Sica Hollow State Park

Sica Hollow State Park

Rapid Creek Trailhead

Rapid Creek Trailhead

Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area

Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #80: Little Spearfish Trail

BHNF Trail #80: Little Spearfish Trail

Indian Creek Recreation Area

Indian Creek Recreation Area

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Kirk Trailhead

Kirk Trailhead

Norbeck Trailhead

Norbeck Trailhead

Cliff Shelf

Cliff Shelf

BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

Alkali Creek Trailhead Horse Camp

Alkali Creek Trailhead Horse Camp

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie