The line first traverses right past two bolts then heads up the wall, following the line of least resistance. Getting to and past the first bolt is the hardest climbing, and you may want to stick clip it if you're not sure you can make it with out falling. There are good gear placements between the bolts. Bring long slings, as the line wanders back and forth a bit.
Location
Start about 50 feet up hill from Twin Cracks, 15 feet left of the old Dawson/Kennedy route Mad Arab.
Protection
In addition to quickdraws for the 5 bolts, most folks will want a #2 camalot, a .75 camalot, a yellow C3 and a .5 camalot,in that order.
Fun climbing the entire way, crux in the first couple of moves, with one other thoughtful section midway. This and Twin Cracks make for a nice duo of moderates, good warm-ups for the harder Grotto routes.
Plus by climbing at the Grotto Wall you can be in lots of tourists summer photos, pose well!
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