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.
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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 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.
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.
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