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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Roy Lake State Park

Pease Creek Recreation Area

Pease Creek Recreation Area

Harbach Park / Custer Trailhead

Harbach Park / Custer Trailhead

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak South

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak South

Roughlock Falls Trail

Roughlock Falls Trail

Beaver Creek Nature Area

Beaver Creek Nature Area

BHNF Trail #77: Dugout Gulch Botanical Trail

BHNF Trail #77: Dugout Gulch Botanical Trail

Buryanek Recreation Area

Buryanek Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #40: Deerfield Trail

BHNF Trail #40: Deerfield Trail

The Mountain Trailhead

The Mountain Trailhead

Grace Coolidge Walk-In Fishing Area at Custer State Park

Grace Coolidge Walk-In Fishing Area at Custer State Park

Hartford Beach State Park

Hartford Beach State Park

Pierson Ranch Recreation Area

Pierson Ranch Recreation Area

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Pilot Knob Trailhead

Pilot Knob Trailhead

Indian Creek Recreation Area

Indian Creek Recreation Area

Willow Creek Trailhead

Willow Creek Trailhead

BHNF Trail #40L: Deerfield Lake Loop Trail

BHNF Trail #40L: Deerfield Lake Loop Trail