Utah · Rock climbing · Fountain Green

The Matrix

The Matrix in Utah has 15 sport climbing routes across 11 difficulty grades.

15 routes
5.8 – 5.12b
Sport

Is Matrix, The open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Manti-La Sal National Forest. It doesn't name Matrix, The, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Manti-La Sal National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit The Matrix

Best months: May–June and September–October. 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.

  1. Jan

    38° / 13°

  2. Feb

    43° / 18°

  3. Mar

    55° / 25°

  4. Apr

    62° / 30°

  5. May

    71° / 37°

  6. Jun

    82° / 44°

  7. Jul

    89° / 52°

  8. Aug

    87° / 51°

  9. Sep

    79° / 42°

  10. Oct

    66° / 32°

  11. Nov

    52° / 22°

  12. Dec

    38° / 13°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Moroni, UT, 6 mi away at 5,580 ft. The station sits about 1,400 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

The Matrix is a climbing area in the Sanpete Ranger District of Manti-La Sal National Forest in Utah, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among several other climbing spots, with Middle Fork, Short Chossy wall above the Matrix and Lou's Tavern all about 0.1 mile away. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Moroni run from highs around 71°F in May to 66°F in October, while July highs reach about 89°F and winter lows drop to around 13°F. Low Standard Cave is a climbing area about 0.2 mile away, and Middle Fork Maple Trail is a hike about 0.2 mile off. Right Fork Trail is about 0.3 mile away. Paddlers can find the San Pitch River about 10 miles away.

Routes (15)