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DescriptionThe Cleo Amphitheater is probably the most frequently climbed area on the West Bluff. There are a good number of quality climbs found here and the access is relatively easy. The area sees morning sun and shade in the afternoon, so it's ideal for hot sunny days. The area is made up of the climbs on Cleopatra's Needle, the Amphitheater, the Wiessner Wall, and Turk's Head. Getting ThereTo get to the Cleo Amphitheater park at the gravel parking lot near the southwest end of the lake, across from the boat landing. The lot accomodates 20-30 cars. From the lot, cross the road and take the West Bluff Trail (paved) up the West Bluff. At the top of the bluff you will come to a lookout directly above the Amphitheater. The Wiessner Wall and Turk's Head are to your left (north), while Cleopatra's Needle is at about 11 o'clock if you're looking straight out off the bluff. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for West Bluff - Cleo Amphitheater:
Upper Weissner Crack 5.2 Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 30 feet Wiessner Wall
Queen's Throne 5.4 Trad, TR The Cleo Amphitheater
Northwest Side 5.4 Trad, TR Cleopatra's Needle
Wiessner Chimney 5.4 Trad, TR Wiessner Wall
Northeast Comfort Route 5.4 Trad, 1 pitch, 50 feet Cleopatra's Needle
Cleo's Needle Southwest Dihedral 5.6 Trad, 1 pitch, 60 feet Cleopatra's Needle
King's Throne 5.6 Trad, TR The Cleo Amphitheater
Cleos Needle-Southwest Rib 5.7 Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 50 feet Cleopatra's Needle
Wiessner Face 5.7 Trad, TR Wiessner Wall
Stinger 5.8 Trad, TR Wiessner Wall
Turk's Head Ridge 5.8 Trad, 7 pitches, 500 feet, Grade II Turk's Head
Queen's Face 5.8 Trad, TR The Cleo Amphitheater
Featured Route For West Bluff - Cleo Amphitheater
 The wide crack to the right of King's Throne. Follow it and it has two finishes. Either the North face or the East face. Fun crack. ...[more] Browse More Classics in WI
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