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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Elk Creek Trailhead

Elk Creek Trailhead

Stockade Lake Trail

Stockade Lake Trail

East Bison Flats Trail at Wind Cave National Park

East Bison Flats Trail at Wind Cave National Park

French Creek Natural Area

French Creek Natural Area

Iron Creek Trailhead

Iron Creek Trailhead

Burke Lake Recreation Area

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BHNF Trail #88: Cook Lake

BHNF Trail #88: Cook Lake

Lake Poinsett Recreation Area

Lake Poinsett Recreation Area

Lookout Point Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Lookout Point Trail at Wind Cave National Park

BHNF Trail #48: Mount Roosevelt

BHNF Trail #48: Mount Roosevelt

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Deer Creek Trailhead

Pringle Trailhead

Pringle Trailhead

Lake Cochrane Recreation Area

Lake Cochrane Recreation Area

Bear Butte Lake Trailhead

Bear Butte Lake Trailhead

Shadehill Recreation Area

Shadehill Recreation Area

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

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Palisades State Park

Palisades State Park