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

Lake Cochrane Recreation Area

Lake Cochrane Recreation Area

Custer Skywalk Trail

Custer Skywalk Trail

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak South

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak South

Dumont Trailhead

Dumont Trailhead

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

Roy Lake State Park

Roy Lake State Park

Samelius Trailhead

Samelius Trailhead

Alkali Creek Trailhead Horse Camp

Alkali Creek Trailhead Horse Camp

George S. Mickelson Trail

George S. Mickelson Trail

Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area

Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area

Bear Butte State Park

Bear Butte State Park

Sheps Canyon Recreation Area

Sheps Canyon Recreation Area

Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

Castle Trail (West)

Castle Trail (West)

Tower Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Tower Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Highland Creek Trailhead

Highland Creek Trailhead

Door Trail

Door Trail

Custer State Park

Custer State Park