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 Print a Mini-Guide - Includes Routes!
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
 The Northwest Side of Cleopatra's Needle starts out on the lower sloping ledges and ascends the Needle on mostly horizontal features to the top. The crux is just below the summit....[more] Browse More Classics in WI
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