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

Sugarloaf Trailhead

Sugarloaf Trailhead

Dalton Trailhead

Dalton Trailhead

Samelius Trailhead

Samelius Trailhead

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Hartford Beach State Park

Hartford Beach State Park

Dumont Trailhead

Dumont Trailhead

Bear Butte Lake Trailhead

Bear Butte Lake Trailhead

Lookout Point Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Lookout Point Trail at Wind Cave National Park

BHNF Trail #76: 76 Trail

BHNF Trail #76: 76 Trail

Roughlock Falls Trail

Roughlock Falls Trail

The Mountain Trailhead

The Mountain Trailhead

Highland Creek Trailhead

Highland Creek Trailhead

Randall Creek Recreation Area

Randall Creek Recreation Area

Custer State Park

Custer State Park

Tower Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Tower Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Rapid Creek Trailhead

Rapid Creek Trailhead

BHNF Trail #4: Cathedral Spires

BHNF Trail #4: Cathedral Spires

East Bison Flats Trail at Wind Cave National Park

East Bison Flats Trail at Wind Cave National Park