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

Indian Creek Recreation Area

Indian Creek Recreation Area

Custer Spur to Stockade Lake Trail

Custer Spur to Stockade Lake Trail

Saddle Pass

Saddle Pass

North Point Recreation Area

North Point Recreation Area

Alkali Creek Trailhead Horse Camp

Alkali Creek Trailhead Horse Camp

Spring Creek Trailhead

Spring Creek Trailhead

BHNF Trail #88: Cook Lake

BHNF Trail #88: Cook Lake

Big Stone Island Nature Area

Big Stone Island Nature Area

BHNF Trail #72: Big Hill Trails

BHNF Trail #72: Big Hill Trails

BHNF Trail #66: Old Baldy Trail

BHNF Trail #66: Old Baldy Trail

Platte Creek Recreation Area

Platte Creek Recreation Area

South Side and Valley View Trails at Devils Tower National Monument

South Side and Valley View Trails at Devils Tower National Monument

Lake Louise Recreation Area

Lake Louise Recreation Area

Cold Brook Canyon Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Cold Brook Canyon Trail at Wind Cave National Park

BHNF Trail #48: Mount Roosevelt

BHNF Trail #48: Mount Roosevelt

BHNF Trail #32: Hell Canyon Trail

BHNF Trail #32: Hell Canyon Trail

The Mountain Trailhead

The Mountain Trailhead

Little Moreau Recreation Area

Little Moreau Recreation Area