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

BHNF Trail #77: Dugout Gulch Botanical Trail

BHNF Trail #77: Dugout Gulch Botanical Trail

Norbeck Trailhead

Norbeck Trailhead

Prairie Trail

Prairie Trail

Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area

Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area

Hartford Beach State Park

Hartford Beach State Park

North Wheeler Recreation Area

North Wheeler Recreation Area

Medicine Loop (West)

Medicine Loop (West)

Farm Island Recreation Area

Farm Island Recreation Area

Castle Trail (East)

Castle Trail (East)

Spring Creek Recreation Area

Spring Creek Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #66: Old Baldy Trail

BHNF Trail #66: Old Baldy Trail

Carson Draw Trail System (Trail #93)

Carson Draw Trail System (Trail #93)

Stockade Lake Trail

Stockade Lake Trail

Springfield Recreation Area

Springfield Recreation Area

Deadwood Trailhead

Deadwood Trailhead

Canyons Trail

Canyons Trail

Pickerel Lake Recreation Area

Pickerel Lake Recreation Area

French Creek Trailhead Horse Camp

French Creek Trailhead Horse Camp