The Big Horn Medicine Wheel is a sacred site to many people of many nations. Although the Wheel was built high above the Bighorn Basin,  and the climb up from the basin takes effort, a wide and deep cut ancient trail takes the traveler directly to the Wheel. In winter, when the modern asphalt road is covered in snow and closed for the season, one can still make one's way by foot up the old trail from Five Springs Campground.
The Big Horn Medicine Wheel, a sacred site revered by many nations, is located high above the Bighorn Basin.  While reaching it requires effort due to its elevation and the steep climb from the basin, an ancient trail provides a direct route to the Wheel. During winter, when the paved road is closed due to snow, one can still reach the Wheel by foot via this old trail starting at Five Springs Campground.