Welcome to the Medicine Wheel
A National Historic Landmark
Located on Medicine Mountain, the Medicine Wheel is one of North America's most important and well preserved Native American sacred landscapes which has played and continues to play an essential role in the lives of Native Americans.
How Old is the
Medicine Wheel?
The Medicine Wheel is at least 250
years old, but Native Americans
have occupied the region for over
12,000 years maintaining vibrant
cultural practices as shown by the
ancient trail system, archaeological
remains and traditional use areas
within this sacred landscape.
Respectful Visitors
Please refrain from taking photos or filming during ceremonies.
Please do not disturb the offerings left at the Medicine Wheel.
Be respectful by quietly observing ceremonies from a distance.
If it is a private ceremony, the public is requested to remain
at the Five Springs overlook.
We ask that you stay on established trails while visiting
the site.
• Dogs are not permitted within or on the trail surrounding the
Medicine Wheel.
Today, this site is sacred to
many different tribes across
North America and beyond.
Offerings tied to the rope fence or left within the wheel are from those who have made the pilgrimage to the Wheel.
On any given day a ceremony or multiple ceremonies
this page online
“Eventually one gets to the Medicine Wheel to fulfill one's life.”
Old Mouse, Arikara
Erected by US Forest Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 44° 49.579′ N, 107° 55.311′ W. Marker is near Lovell, Wyoming, in Big Horn County. Marker can be reached from Forest Road 12,, 1.7 miles north of Federal Highway 14A, on the left when traveling north. Hike 1.5 miles from the parking lot to the marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lovell WY 82431, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Five Springs (approx. 0.4 miles away); Medicine Wheel (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Medicine Wheel (approx. 1.2 miles away); Bighorn Basin (approx. 2.6 miles away); Big Horn Basin (approx. 2.6 miles away); Reconstruction - Finally! (approx. 3˝ miles away); The Original Dayton-Kane Highway (approx. 3.8 miles away); a different marker also named Medicine Wheel (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lovell.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 299 times since then and 47 times this year. Last updated on March 20, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. Photos: 1. submitted on March 7, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. 2, 3. submitted on March 19, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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