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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West Bend Recreation Area

Indian Creek Recreation Area

Indian Creek Recreation Area

Harbach Park / Custer Trailhead

Harbach Park / Custer Trailhead

Serenity Trail

Serenity Trail

Mystic Trailhead

Mystic Trailhead

Pilot Knob Trailhead

Pilot Knob Trailhead

South Side and Valley View Trails at Devils Tower National Monument

South Side and Valley View Trails at Devils Tower National Monument

Spring Creek Recreation Area

Spring Creek Recreation Area

Richmond Lake Recreation Area

Richmond Lake Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #58: Osprey Trail

BHNF Trail #58: Osprey Trail

Custer Skywalk Trail

Custer Skywalk Trail

North Wheeler Recreation Area

North Wheeler Recreation Area

Dalton Trailhead

Dalton Trailhead

Norbeck Trailhead

Norbeck Trailhead

Oakwood Lakes State Park

Oakwood Lakes State Park

George S. Mickelson Trail

George S. Mickelson Trail

BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

LaFramboise Island Nature Area

LaFramboise Island Nature Area