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

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

Grace Coolidge Walk-In Fishing Area at Custer State Park

Grace Coolidge Walk-In Fishing Area at Custer State Park

Pelican Lake Recreation Area

Pelican Lake Recreation Area

Badger Hole Trailhead

Badger Hole Trailhead

BHNF Trail #58: Osprey Trail

BHNF Trail #58: Osprey Trail

Sanctuary Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Sanctuary Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Lookout Point Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Lookout Point Trail at Wind Cave National Park

North Point Recreation Area

North Point Recreation Area

Spring Creek Trailhead

Spring Creek Trailhead

BHNF Trail #48: Mount Roosevelt

BHNF Trail #48: Mount Roosevelt

Big Sioux Recreation Area

Big Sioux Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #32: Hell Canyon Trail

BHNF Trail #32: Hell Canyon Trail

Little Devils Tower Trail

Little Devils Tower Trail

Indian Creek Recreation Area

Indian Creek Recreation Area

Fort Mead Trailhead

Fort Mead Trailhead

BHNF Trail #66: Old Baldy Trail

BHNF Trail #66: Old Baldy Trail

Elk Creek Trailhead

Elk Creek Trailhead

Lovers Leap Trail

Lovers Leap Trail