Start in the huge, left facing dihedral at the North end of the Headstone. P1 (90 ft) runs up on 5.11/5.10 climbing over a system of rounded ledges. P2 (90 ft) chases toward the top on similar climbing. Compared to many things on Devil's Head, this route will seem run-out (7-8 draws per pitch) . But the feet are good, and all of the clips are from stances, so just stay in tune and ride it up. The rock is very sound, and the moves enjoyable. I thought it was fun. It keeps the shade and can be the only thing climable on the Headstone on a hot day.
Protection
QD only. This two pitch route needs only 10 draws and a 60 m rope. Double bolt anchors at the top of each pitch.
This line has good rock and fun moves. It has quite a bit of lichen. I didn't think it detracted that much, but my second found it extremely unpleasant. You can go to the second anchor in one push with a 60m; you don't even need to have your belayer walk up the ramp to the start of the bolts.
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