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

Randall Creek Recreation Area

Randall Creek Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #50: Flume Trail

BHNF Trail #50: Flume Trail

Cow Creek Recreation Area

Cow Creek Recreation Area

Bear Butte State Park

Bear Butte State Park

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Rochford Trailhead

Rochford Trailhead

Badger Hole Trailhead

Badger Hole Trailhead

Big Sioux Recreation Area

Big Sioux Recreation Area

Pierson Ranch Recreation Area

Pierson Ranch Recreation Area

Dumont Trailhead

Dumont Trailhead

Tower Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Tower Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

George S. Mickelson Trail

George S. Mickelson Trail

French Creek Natural Area

French Creek Natural Area

Mountain Disc Golf Course

Mountain Disc Golf Course

BHNF Trail #40: Deerfield Trail

BHNF Trail #40: Deerfield Trail

Bear Butte Lake Trailhead

Bear Butte Lake Trailhead

BHNF Trail #16: Iron Mountain

BHNF Trail #16: Iron Mountain

Snake Creek Recreation Area

Snake Creek Recreation Area