Medicine Loop (West)

This western 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

Pringle Trailhead

Pringle Trailhead

BHNF Trail #9: Sunday Gulch

BHNF Trail #9: Sunday Gulch

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

Fort Mead Trailhead

Fort Mead Trailhead

Iron Creek Trailhead

Iron Creek Trailhead

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak South

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak South

South Boxelder Creek Trailhead

South Boxelder Creek Trailhead

Pelican Lake Recreation Area

Pelican Lake Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #88: Cook Lake

BHNF Trail #88: Cook Lake

Mina Lake Recreation Area

Mina Lake Recreation Area

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Spring Creek Trailhead

Spring Creek Trailhead

Deadwood Trailhead

Deadwood Trailhead

BHNF Trail #91: Cliff Swallow Trail

BHNF Trail #91: Cliff Swallow Trail

BHNF Trail #66: Old Baldy Trail

BHNF Trail #66: Old Baldy Trail

Cold Brook Canyon Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Cold Brook Canyon Trail at Wind Cave National Park

BHNF Trail #4: Cathedral Spires

BHNF Trail #4: Cathedral Spires