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

Little Devils Tower Trail

Little Devils Tower Trail

George S. Mickelson Trail

George S. Mickelson Trail

Dumont Trailhead

Dumont Trailhead

Medicine Loop (East)

Medicine Loop (East)

Oakwood Lakes State Park

Oakwood Lakes State Park

Iron Creek Trailhead

Iron Creek Trailhead

Custer Spur to Stockade Lake Trail

Custer Spur to Stockade Lake Trail

Lake Louise Recreation Area

Lake Louise Recreation Area

Presidential Trail at Mount Rushmore

Presidential Trail at Mount Rushmore

BHNF Trail #48: Mount Roosevelt

BHNF Trail #48: Mount Roosevelt

BHNF Trail #66: Old Baldy Trail

BHNF Trail #66: Old Baldy Trail

Little Moreau Recreation Area

Little Moreau Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #64: Crow Peak Trail

BHNF Trail #64: Crow Peak Trail

South Side and Valley View Trails at Devils Tower National Monument

South Side and Valley View Trails at Devils Tower National Monument

Prairie Trail

Prairie Trail

Carson Draw Trail System (Trail #93)

Carson Draw Trail System (Trail #93)

BHNF Trail #76: 76 Trail

BHNF Trail #76: 76 Trail

East Bison Flats Trail at Wind Cave National Park

East Bison Flats Trail at Wind Cave National Park