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Elevation: 1,316 ft
GPS: 43.4173, -89.73846
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Shared By: Phil Watts on Sep 19, 2007
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Description

Routes 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 There

Take 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.

Descent

Rappel off the summit with a single rope. The rap anchor consists of one large ring bolt, and "Joe 1964" is stamped on it. This bolt is quite old -- some choose to rap off of it anyway. Please see the comments below, or on this photo for alternate descent information: mountainproject.com/v/10720…

Descent

Rappel off the summit with a single rope. The rap anchor consists of one large ring bolt, and "Joe 1964" is stamped on it. This bolt is quite old -- some choose to rap off of it anyway. Please see these comments for alternate descent information: mountainproject.com/v/10720…

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Classic Climbing Routes at Cleopatra's Needle

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 36
● Northwest Side
Trad
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 172
● East Comfort Route
Trad
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c PG13
 20
● Southeast Arete
Trad
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 4
● Cleo's Needle South-Central Dihe…
Trad
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 45
● Cleo's Needle Southwest Dihedral
Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 55
● Cleos Needle-Southwest Rib
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Northwest Side
 36
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad
● East Comfort Route
 172
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad
● Southeast Arete
 20
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c PG13 Trad
● Cleo's Needle South-Central…
 4
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad
● Cleo's Needle Southwest Dih…
 45
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad
● Cleos Needle-Southwest Rib
 55
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
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A difficult variation to the normal finish on Cleopatra's Needle.
A difficult variation to the normal finish on C…
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If you don't trust the bolt, then back it up.
If you don't trust the bolt, then back it up.
 23
Wide angle shot of the top thanks to Sam's long arms
Wide angle shot of the top thanks to Sam's long…
 19
Psyched to be on Cleo's for the first time
Psyched to be on Cleo's for the first time
 5
1st Ascent of Cleo's Needle?
1st Ascent of Cleo's Needle?
 6
Aaron and Rebekah enjoying the view from Cleo's needle, August 2012.
Aaron and Rebekah enjoying the view from Cleo's…
 2
The bolt at the top of Cleopatra's Needle. Photo by Matt: ratplant__at__yahoo.com.<br>
The bolt at the top of Cleopatra's Needle. Phot…
 1
Enjoying the view from the top!
Enjoying the view from the top!
 1
Summit Party on Cleopatra's Needle... Maybe a little crowded
Summit Party on Cleopatra's Needle... Maybe a l…
 1
Brittany Parker stands tall atop Cleo's Needle (June 30, 2013, photo by Thom Smith)
Brittany Parker stands tall atop Cleo's Needle…
 1
DL Classic
DL Classic
 2
Ok so, someone had to do it. Cleo's needle Plank Variation
Ok so, someone had to do it. Cleo's needle Pla…
 4

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