Approach from either Hidden Valley Campground or the Quail Springs Road by way of climber's trails leading through the desert. Start as per Sidewinder at a left-facing flake, above face past a bolt leads to an arching crack system (Sidewinder cuts left here). Pull a small roof and climb past three bolts on featured rock to gain the prominent dike. Traverse left, clip a final bolt (shared with Sidewinder) and make a long balancy traverse up and left to the top.
Descent is to the climber's left, where a bit of downclimbing or a leap will access a pinnacle with rap anchors.
Essentially a variation to Sidewinder, this route is equally as good and a recommended alternative if you've already done that route.
Steve Canyon
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