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

Boland Ridge Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Boland Ridge Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Dalton Trailhead

Dalton Trailhead

Burke Lake Recreation Area

Burke Lake Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #93: Sundance Trail

BHNF Trail #93: Sundance Trail

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

South Side and Valley View Trails at Devils Tower National Monument

South Side and Valley View Trails at Devils Tower National Monument

BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

Joyner Ridge Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Joyner Ridge Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Window Trail

Window Trail

BHNF Trail #91: Cliff Swallow Trail

BHNF Trail #91: Cliff Swallow Trail

BHNF Trail #72: Big Hill Trails

BHNF Trail #72: Big Hill Trails

Lovers Leap Trail

Lovers Leap Trail

Cliff Shelf

Cliff Shelf

Custer State Park

Custer State Park

Bear Butte State Park

Bear Butte State Park

Castle Trail (West)

Castle Trail (West)

North Point Recreation Area

North Point Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak North

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak North