Mid-tier Badlands · South Dakota, US· 4 mi

Medicine Root Loop

A loop trail that combines with the Castle Trail to offer a longer trek through the rugged Badlands terrain.

The Medicine Root Loop has 2 tracked water sources over 4 miles.

Medicine Root Loop water source guide with 2 sources and 0 community field reports. Real-time water conditions, dry-stretch alerts, and carry planning for hikers.

Updated October 3, 2026
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2
Length
4 mi
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