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

Brush Creek Trailhead

Brush Creek Trailhead

Elk Creek Trailhead

Elk Creek Trailhead

BHNF Trail #66: Old Baldy Trail

BHNF Trail #66: Old Baldy Trail

Window Trail

Window Trail

BHNF Trail #7: Grizzley Bear Creek

BHNF Trail #7: Grizzley Bear Creek

Serenity Trail

Serenity Trail

Pelican Lake Recreation Area

Pelican Lake Recreation Area

North Wheeler Recreation Area

North Wheeler Recreation Area

Newton Hills State Park

Newton Hills State Park

Sunday Gulch Trail

Sunday Gulch Trail

BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

Cold Brook Canyon Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Cold Brook Canyon Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Grace Coolidge Walk-In Fishing Area at Custer State Park

Grace Coolidge Walk-In Fishing Area at Custer State Park

Carson Draw Trail System (Trail #93)

Carson Draw Trail System (Trail #93)

Chief White Crane Recreation Area

Chief White Crane Recreation Area

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Walkers Point Recreation Area

Walkers Point Recreation Area

Hell Canyon Trail

Hell Canyon Trail