Cleopatra's Needle

Cleopatra's Needle is a climbing area in Devils Lake State Park in Wisconsin, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, including The Cleo Amphitheater, West Bluff 03 - Cleo Amphitheater, Wiessner Wall and Turk's Head, all within about a tenth of a mile. The climbing here is all trad, with six routes ranging from 5.4 to 5.7 on the YDS scale. The easiest are Cleo's Needle South-Central Dihedral, East Comfort Route and Northwest Side, all at 5.4, while Cleos Needle-Southwest Rib is the hardest at 5.7. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Baraboo show July highs around 83°F with lows near 60°F, and September still runs in the mid-70s. Winter is cold, with January highs near 28°F. The Iat - Devil's Lake-Baraboo Connection hike lies about a mile away, and the Iat - Devil's Lake Segment and Northern Trails are both within about 3 miles.