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DescriptionRoutes 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 ThereTake 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. DescentRappel off the summit with a single rope. The rap anchor consists of one large ring bolt, and "Joe 1964" is stamped on it. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Cleopatra's Needle:
Northeast Comfort Route 5.4 Trad, 1 pitch, 50 feet
Northwest Side 5.4 Trad, TR
Cleo's Needle Southwest Dihedral 5.6 Trad, 1 pitch, 60 feet
Cleos Needle-Southwest Rib 5.7 Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 50 feet
Featured Route For Cleopatra's Needle
Northeast Comfort Route 5.4 WI : Devil's Lake : ... : Cleopatra's Needle
Northeast Comfort Route is located on the northeast side of Cleo's Needle. Start at the base of a pretty obvious dihedral. Make your way up the dihedral by stemming and using the crack. The dihedral is very relaxed and continuous. The dihedral gives way to face climbing about 15 feet from the top. Climb up the final summit pinnacle using nice face holds. Once at the top either sit on top to belay or go around to the other side of the needle...[more] Browse More Classics in WI
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