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Posted in Oklahoma April 07, 2018 by Ashley

Hike To This Healing Rock In Oklahoma That’s Said To Have Mystical Healing Powers

Located in the town of Skiatook, Tepee Rock, also known as Healing Rock, is a natural monument regarded as a healing site by Native Americans. It’s accessible by a short, easy hike near Skiatook Lake and is a great outing for the whole family. Read on to learn more about this mystical place.

Skiatook Lake is located about 20 miles north and west of Tulsa in Osage County. There's approximately 160 miles of shoreline and thousands of acres surrounding the lake.

To find The Healing Rock near Skiatook Lake, head to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at 14004 Lake Road. Behind the building is a trail that leads to the mystical rock.

The trail is only an 1/8 of a mile long and is an easy hike for all skill levels. It's a gravel access trail that is clearly marked.

You'll notice a signage marker along the way that shares the history of Tepee Rock. Take a minute to read all about it before viewing the rock.

The Healing Rock is 12 feet high and is said to have mystical healing powers. The rock was thought to be man-made at one point, but archeologists proved it is a natural formation.

It is a perfect triangular shape that been carved by natural erosion. According to local legend, Native Americans who were sick would lean against the stone to receive its healing powers.

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Doesn’t this look like a fun, easy hike? Do you think the rock really has healing power? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section!

There are so many wonderful hikes in Oklahoma. Click here to see a list of more great ones.

Ashley

Ashley has lived in Oklahoma for 25 years and is the Oklahoma staff writer for onlyinyourstate.com. When she isn't exploring Oklahoma, she enjoys visiting the beaches of California.