The Matron
Matron, The in Colorado has 15 climbing routes across 12 grades, offering mixed, sport, and trad styles.
- 15 routes
- 5.5 – 5.13a
- Trad · Mixed · Sport
Best time to visit The Matron
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
39° / 17°
5 wet
Feb
40° / 17°
5 wet
Mar
47° / 22°
6 wet
Apr
52° / 27°
8 wet
May
61° / 35°
10 wet
Jun
73° / 44°
9 wet
Jul
79° / 50°
10 wet
Aug
77° / 48°
11 wet
Sep
70° / 41°
8 wet
Oct
57° / 31°
6 wet
Nov
47° / 24°
5 wet
Dec
40° / 17°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gross Rsvr, CO, 3.3 mi away at 7,970 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Matron is a climbing area in the Campbell neighborhood of Colorado, on city-managed land. It sits in the heart of a cluster of rock and trails, with other climbing and hiking spots within a short walk. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 79°F with lows near 50°F, while winter highs hover in the low 40s and lows drop to about 17°F. The closest neighbor is Lost And Found, a climbing area just 0.1 mile away, and Shadow Canyon Trail is about 0.2 mile off. Split Block, another climbing area, lies about 0.4 mile away. For an overnight stay, Winiger Ridge campground is roughly 4.4 miles away.
Routes (15)
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