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Vanishing Desert

5.8, Trad, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 2.2 from 6 votes
FA: Mark Spencer, Shirley Spencer & Dwight Simpson, March 1990
California > Joshua Tree NP > Pinto Basin > Belle Campgroun… > Belle Campground > Half Rock
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Description

Start up the flake of Kinder And Gentler Ream Job, place a piece and then make tenuous friction moves out left (crux) along the lip of an overhang to the first of three bolts. Once past the first bolt the holds become much larger and the angle kicks back, providing fun well-protected moves to the top. Two stars out of five.

Protection

3 bolts, anchors (all 3/8"), a 3.5 inch piece for the start