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)

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Stockade Lake Trail

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

Badger Hole Trailhead

Badger Hole Trailhead

French Creek Trailhead Horse Camp

French Creek Trailhead Horse Camp

BHNF Trail #93: Sundance Trail

BHNF Trail #93: Sundance Trail

Lovers Leap Trail

Lovers Leap Trail

BHNF Trail #68: Eagle Cliff Trails

BHNF Trail #68: Eagle Cliff Trails

Iron Creek Trailhead

Iron Creek Trailhead

Custer Spur to Stockade Lake Trail

Custer Spur to Stockade Lake Trail

Palisades State Park

Palisades State Park

Nature Trail at Mount Rushmore

Nature Trail at Mount Rushmore

Farm Island Recreation Area

Farm Island Recreation Area

Custer Skywalk Trail

Custer Skywalk Trail

Lake Poinsett Recreation Area

Lake Poinsett Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #4: Cathedral Spires

BHNF Trail #4: Cathedral Spires

Alkali Creek Trailhead Horse Camp

Alkali Creek Trailhead Horse Camp

LaFramboise Island Nature Area

LaFramboise Island Nature Area

Shadehill Recreation Area

Shadehill Recreation Area