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Elevation: 787 ft
GPS: 43.1652, -90.1987
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Shared By: Doug Hemken on Feb 19, 2010
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There are several ice columns that form down to the flowing river from the top of the cliff, on the southwest bank of the Wisconsin River. These offer a good half day addition to ice climbing at Governor Dodge State Park, which is a reasonably short distance to the south.

Access is very quick - less than 100 yards from the car.  After a long cold spell it is possible to walk to the base on the river ice, but think twice before you do this.  The river currents create thin spots, and I have seen someone soak a leg by breaking through.  More often people access the various columns from above, either lowering and belaying from above, or rappelling in.

At various times this has been considered a good place to get out and climb by headlamp.

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Just south of Lone Rock, along Wisconsin Hwy 133 heading toward the town of Avoca, WI.  From the junction of Hwy 130 and Hwy 133, head west on Hwy 133.  As you head up the first hill, park on the right (north) at the wide spot between the guard rails.  Be sure you are completely off the road.

The ice is downhill to the north.  There is sometimes ice directly below the parking spot.  For the "First Tube" head northwest (downstream) along the guard rail, hop it, then head downhill.

The ice can be very difficult to find from above.  A good strategy is to drive to the north (Lone Rock) end of the Hwy 130 bridge over the Wisconsin River, then try to spot the ice (using prominent trees as landmarks).  Binoculars might be useful!

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Classic Climbing Routes at Lone Rock

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First Tube
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