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

French Creek Natural Area

French Creek Natural Area

Sunday Gulch Trail

Sunday Gulch Trail

Lake Alvin Recreation Area

Lake Alvin Recreation Area

Pierson Ranch Recreation Area

Pierson Ranch Recreation Area

East Bison Flats Trail at Wind Cave National Park

East Bison Flats Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Walkers Point Recreation Area

Walkers Point Recreation Area

Fort Mead Trailhead

Fort Mead Trailhead

BHNF Trail #58: Osprey Trail

BHNF Trail #58: Osprey Trail

Big Sioux Recreation Area

Big Sioux Recreation Area

Burke Lake Recreation Area

Burke Lake Recreation Area

Norbeck Trailhead

Norbeck Trailhead

Revheim Bay Recreation Area

Revheim Bay Recreation Area

Roof Trail

Roof Trail

Bear Butte State Park

Bear Butte State Park

Union Grove State Park

Union Grove State Park

Farm Island Recreation Area

Farm Island Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #91: Cliff Swallow Trail

BHNF Trail #91: Cliff Swallow Trail

Saddle Pass

Saddle Pass