A very enjoyable 5.8 that gradually builds in difficulty as you move higher. Usually done in 2 pitches; it can be done in one, which allows you to avoid the somewhat awkward belay below the crux notch.
P1: Climb the corner and face to a ledge, then step right and ascend the corner in the larger orange open book. At the top, or slightly below it, traverse left to a notch and belay. (100 feet, 5.6)
P2: Move up right through the notch, then traverse right and up to the finish. (50 feet, 5.8)
There is a rappel station at the top, but it requires two raps with a 60 meter. The walk-off to climber's right is very short and possibly faster.
Location
The route begins in a left-facing corner 30 feet left of Grand Central.
The Near Trapps
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