West Bluff - Cleo Amphitheater

BETA PHOTO: Clockwise in the highlighted area are the Cleo Amp...

Description 

The 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 There 

To 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 Classics

Featured Route For West Bluff - Cleo Amphitheater

Wiessner Chimney 5.4  WI : Devil's Lake : ... : Wiessner Wall

Up the chimney to the right of the alcove and Stinger. Use the chimney to gain a slab and traverse to the tree. Finish the route using the crack above your position at the tree. This one is easy, but real fun. The guidebook I used to find this climb recommends this as well; Please belay in a position that doesn't damage the tree. ...[more]   Browse More Classics in WI

Photos of West Bluff - Cleo Amphitheater Slideshow

Add Photo

BETA PHOTO: Cleo's

Cleo's zoomed in from the Monolith.