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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BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak South

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Hartford Beach State Park

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BHNF Trail #72: Big Hill Trails

Medicine Loop (West)

Medicine Loop (West)

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Lewis and Clark Recreation Area

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Fort Mead Trailhead

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Deadwood Trailhead

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North Wheeler Recreation Area

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BHNF Trail #66: Old Baldy Trail

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Lead Trailhead

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Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area

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BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

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Angostura Recreation Area

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Burke Lake Recreation Area

Good Earth State Park

Good Earth State Park

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