Cleopatra's Needle: A Natural Marvel in Baraboo

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start from the Ice Age Trail parking area in Baraboo, WI. Enter 'Baraboo, WI 53913' into your GPS. Head south on US-12 for approximately 1.5 miles, then take the exit for WI-33 W. Continue on WI-33 W for about 4 miles. You will see signs for the Ice Age Trailhead parking on the right. Park your car here. From the parking lot, follow the marked Ice Age Trail heading towards Cleopatra's Needle. The hike to the Needle is about 1.5 miles, taking approximately 30-45 minutes depending on your pace.

• Public Transportation

  If you are using public transportation, take a bus to Baraboo, WI. Once you arrive at the Baraboo bus station, you will need to use a taxi or rideshare service to reach the Ice Age Trail parking area. For a taxi, you can call a local taxi service like 'Baraboo Cab' or use a rideshare app. The taxi ride should take around 10 minutes and cost approximately $10-$15. From the parking area, you can hike to Cleopatra's Needle following the Ice Age Trail signage, which is about a 1.5-mile hike.

• Bicycle

  For those who prefer to bike, you can ride from Baraboo to the Ice Age Trail parking area. Start from downtown Baraboo and head south on 2nd St, then take a left onto US-12. Continue on US-12 until you reach WI-33 W. Turn left onto WI-33 W and follow it for about 4 miles. There are bike lanes along some parts of this route. Upon reaching the trailhead, lock your bike and begin your hike toward Cleopatra's Needle, which is about 1.5 miles along the trail.