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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Nature Trail at Mount Rushmore

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White Elephant Trailhead

White Elephant Trailhead

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West Bend Recreation Area

Good Earth State Park

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Harbach Park / Custer Trailhead

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Samelius Trailhead

Samelius Trailhead

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BHNF Trail #9: Sunday Gulch

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Tamarack Gulch Trailhead

Tamarack Gulch Trailhead

Serenity Trail

Serenity Trail

French Creek Natural Area

French Creek Natural Area

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West Whitlock Recreation Area

Lead Trailhead

Lead Trailhead

Snake Creek Recreation Area

Snake Creek Recreation Area

Wind Cave Canyon Trail

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Englewood Trailhead

Englewood Trailhead