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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Indian Creek Recreation Area

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Dalton Trailhead

Dalton Trailhead

Medicine Loop (West)

Medicine Loop (West)

Lake Cochrane Recreation Area

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Lake Vermillion Recreation Area

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Roof Trail

Roof Trail

Sica Hollow State Park

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Angostura Recreation Area

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Prairie Trail

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Pringle Trailhead

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Lake Louise Recreation Area

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Kirk Trailhead

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French Creek Trailhead Horse Camp

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Custer State Park

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Flying V Trail

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Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area

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