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)

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Spring Creek Recreation Area

Spring Creek Recreation Area

Elk Creek Trailhead

Elk Creek Trailhead

Sanctuary Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Sanctuary Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Richmond Lake Recreation Area

Richmond Lake Recreation Area

Nature Trail at Mount Rushmore

Nature Trail at Mount Rushmore

Indian Creek Recreation Area

Indian Creek Recreation Area

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Lake Thompson Recreation Area

Lake Thompson Recreation Area

The Mountain Trailhead

The Mountain Trailhead

Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

Englewood Trailhead

Englewood Trailhead

BHNF Trail #79: Rimrock Trails

BHNF Trail #79: Rimrock Trails

Custer Spur to Stockade Lake Trail

Custer Spur to Stockade Lake Trail

BHNF Trail #88: Cook Lake

BHNF Trail #88: Cook Lake

Bear Butte Lake Trailhead

Bear Butte Lake Trailhead

Platte Creek Recreation Area

Platte Creek Recreation Area

Kirk Trailhead

Kirk Trailhead

Randall Creek Recreation Area

Randall Creek Recreation Area