Bighorn Medicine Wheel
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Wheelchair accessible
Ancient Native American sacred site and astronomical observatory in the Bighorn Mountains, Wyoming, featuring a large stone wheel structure.

📜 Ancient Native American sacred site and astronomical observatory in the Bighorn Mountains.
🔍 Features a large stone wheel structure, used for ceremonies and predicting celestial events.

Why Go

✨ Experience a significant Native American sacred site
🔭 Observe an ancient astronomical observatory
🚶 Hike 1.5 miles to the site through scenic Bighorn National Forest
🏞️ Enjoy stunning views from nearly 10,000 feet elevation

Why Avoid

🚫 Motorized vehicles not permitted for the last 1.5 miles (except handicap)
❄️ Closed from October through May due to heavy snow
Respectful behavior required, no disturbing prayer offerings or ceremonies

Tips

💧 Bring water for the 1.5-mile walk
☀️ Wear appropriate clothing and sunscreen for high altitude
📸 Photography allowed for private use, no drones

Hours

🕒 Accessible mid-June through mid-September

Toilets

🚻 Restrooms available at the interpretive site

Last updated 10 days ago

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