A fun route, even if not combined with P2 of wrist.
P1 - Climb the right-facing flakes on the lower arch and fade right up to another right-facing corner mid-way up to the big arch. Head straight up until you're in a good position to exit the arch to the right. Follow easier climbing right of the tree, then move left below the tree and straight up to the GT Ledge.
P2 - Look right and climb the face to a notch in the shallow part of the roof (the right-hand side of the roof. The left is the continuation of Wrist). Head straight to the top from there and finish in the right-facing corner and crack.
Location
Start on the left of the lower arch, below the right-facing flakes.
Protection
Good gear, though a bit runout mid-way up P1. Use trees as anchors.
To me, this looks improbable from the ground. But, once you are up there the climbing is really very easy. Keep you eyes out for pro, is kind of sparse, but, reasonable. It's not plug and play, but it's certainly not an R rated climb either. The exit moves out of the arch are fun and airy.
This isn't a great route for either new leaders or new followers - it traverses a lot in the first pitch, with large swings possible on either end of the rope. Also, this section of cliff has lots of loose rock on it - it's a good place to wear helmets, even on the ground.
There are a couple of spots on P1 where you simply can't fall - the holds and pro a both bad in some spots. Granted, the climbing is easy, but the rock is suspect. In addition, the first pitch traverses so much that its difficult to protect well and prevent rope drag. P2 is mediocre climbing at best. The route is contrived - loose holds, dirty climbing, excessive traversing and sketchy pro.
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