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A difficult variation to the normal finish on Cleo...

Description 

Routes exist on all sides of the freestanding pinnacle. The classic route takes the southeast side. Excellent photo ops from atop Kings Throne and above the Weissner Face area.

Getting There 

Take the West Bluff Trail to the first point where it comes out of the woods for a great view of the lake. Cleopatra's Needle is clearly visable in the Amphitheater below.

Descent 

Rappel off the summit with a single rope. The rap anchor consists of one large ring bolt, and "Joe 1964" is stamped on it.

The Classics

Featured Route For Cleopatra's Needle

Southeast Arete 5.4 PG13  WI : Devil's Lake : ... : Cleopatra's Needle

This is a climb in two parts. The lower arete has very little gear ... but good gear where you step up around the overlap, and huge holds everywhere else. Once on the ledge at mid-height, walk over to the summit block. There is decent gear again for the final few moves, where you are feeling most exposed....[more]   Browse More Classics in WI

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The typical I don't want to stand up! stance	Troy coming up the last part of the tower	Troy rappelling the west side of the tower
Solid anchor for two. Wish we had sun screen, Aug...	BETA PHOTO: West side of Cleo's	Summit Party on Cleopatra's Needle... Maybe a litt...
1st Ascent of Cleo's Needle?	Cleo's Above the Canopy	Pat Geoghegan atop Cleo's. Dad's Day 2011.
BETA PHOTO: The bolt at the top of Cleopatra's Needle. Photo b...	If you don't trust the bolt, then back it up.	Ok so, someone had to do it. Cleo's needle Plank ...
Tebow Climbs. Bet you didn't know that.	Enjoying the view from the top!	Fall colors
Burt and Eric, end of the day