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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Lake Vermillion Recreation Area

Lake Vermillion Recreation Area

Red Beds Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Red Beds Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Lead Trailhead

Lead Trailhead

Medicine Loop (West)

Medicine Loop (West)

Chief White Crane Recreation Area

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Platte Creek Recreation Area

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Joyner Ridge Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

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Bear Butte Lake Trailhead

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BHNF Trail #40: Deerfield Trail

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Boland Ridge Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Big Sioux Recreation Area

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Sica Hollow State Park

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Stockade Lake Trail

Stockade Lake Trail

Bear Butte State Park

Bear Butte State Park