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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Little Moreau Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #4: Cathedral Spires

BHNF Trail #4: Cathedral Spires

Red Beds Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Red Beds Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Custer Spur to Stockade Lake Trail

Custer Spur to Stockade Lake Trail

Rocky Point Recreation Area

Rocky Point Recreation Area

Cold Brook Canyon Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Cold Brook Canyon Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Buryanek Recreation Area

Buryanek Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

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Dumont Trailhead

Badger Hole Trailhead

Badger Hole Trailhead

Brush Creek Trailhead

Brush Creek Trailhead

Lead Trailhead

Lead Trailhead

Union Grove State Park

Union Grove State Park

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Chief White Crane Recreation Area

Sica Hollow State Park

Sica Hollow State Park

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Presidential Trail at Mount Rushmore

Presidential Trail at Mount Rushmore

BHNF Trail #76: 76 Trail

BHNF Trail #76: 76 Trail