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West Bluff 05 - West Rampart

Wisconsin > Baraboo Range > Devil's Lake

Description

Similar in appearance and size to its counterpart on the East Bluff (The East Rampart area), the West Rampart area is the obvious cliff band along the top of the West Bluff. The area contains the longest climbs on the West Bluff (Lost Face), and is much less crowded than other spots in spite of the quality routes found here. Formations included in the area are Prospect Point, Big Toe, Great Chimney, Lost Face, Reclining Tower, Dead Tree Wall, and Cave Rocks.

Getting There

To access the West Rampart, hike along the West Bluff trail starting from either the north or south end of the West Bluff. The West Bluff Trail skirts the top of the West Rampart cliff.

Another access route is to park on the South Shore Road north of Ski Hi Rd. There is a gravel ranger's road that is easily hiked (although a new sign says no parking near the gravel road start). Hike along this road east toward the rim of the West Bluff. You will hit the junction with the West Bluff Trail just above Lost Face and Great Chimney.

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Looking north towards Baraboo, sunrise, September 09.
[Hide Photo] Looking north towards Baraboo, sunrise, September 09.
Wet September day at the West Bluff.
[Hide Photo] Wet September day at the West Bluff.
Spring has returned.  Dutchmans Breeches.
[Hide Photo] Spring has returned. Dutchmans Breeches.
Sunrise on the West Bluff.  September 09.
[Hide Photo] Sunrise on the West Bluff. September 09.
West Rampart
[Hide Photo] West Rampart
Part of the rampart. The Good, the bad, and the Jacked climbs the black streak behind skinny tree on the left.  The second part of Cracker Jack can be seen in the middle.  And Wild West Homo is the face on the Far right.  This is looking at it from the top of Son of Great Chimney.
[Hide Photo] Part of the rampart. The Good, the bad, and the Jacked climbs the black streak behind skinny tree on the left. The second part of Cracker Jack can be seen in the middle. And Wild West Homo is the…
The West Rampart.  See the hiker on top in the middle?
[Hide Photo] The West Rampart. See the hiker on top in the middle?