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This stone face is called the Oracle. Spiritual leaders believe that it can speak and voices are said to issue from its cold lips. The Oracle is located along the Circle Trail.

The paved Circle Trail, which begins and ends at the Visitor Center, leads to several points of interest at the Monument.  It is a delightful walk of three quarters of a mile and requires approximately 45 minutes.  Features along the trail include the pipestone quarries, historical markers, Old Stone Face, Winnewissa Falls, Oracle and the native tallgrass prairie.  Benches are located along the trail.