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 #76: 76 Trail

BHNF Trail #76: 76 Trail

West Pollock Recreation Area

West Pollock Recreation Area

Tower Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Tower Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

BHNF Trail #40: Deerfield Trail

BHNF Trail #40: Deerfield Trail

Willow Creek Trailhead

Willow Creek Trailhead

Prairie Trail

Prairie Trail

BHNF Trail #66: Old Baldy Trail

BHNF Trail #66: Old Baldy Trail

Farm Island Recreation Area

Farm Island Recreation Area

Hell Canyon Trail

Hell Canyon Trail

Badger Hole Trailhead

Badger Hole Trailhead

Chief White Crane Recreation Area

Chief White Crane Recreation Area

Big Sioux Recreation Area

Big Sioux Recreation Area

Spring Creek Trailhead

Spring Creek Trailhead

BHNF Trail #79: Rimrock Trails

BHNF Trail #79: Rimrock Trails

Fort Sisseton Historic State Park

Fort Sisseton Historic State Park

Indian Creek Recreation Area

Indian Creek Recreation Area

Fossil Exhibit Trail

Fossil Exhibit Trail

Dakota Point Trailhead

Dakota Point Trailhead