The Simian Complex
Simian Complex in Utah has 10 sport climbing routes across 7 difficulty grades.
- 10 routes
- 5.10+ – 5.12b/c
- Sport
Best time to visit The Simian Complex
Best months: March–May and September–November. 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
48° / 28°
5 wet
Feb
52° / 31°
6 wet
Mar
59° / 36°
5 wet
Apr
65° / 41°
4 wet
May
75° / 49°
3 wet
Jun
87° / 57°
2 wet
Jul
92° / 64°
3 wet
Aug
90° / 63°
4 wet
Sep
83° / 56°
3 wet
Oct
71° / 45°
3 wet
Nov
58° / 34°
3 wet
Dec
47° / 28°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Veyo Powerhouse, UT, 21.4 mi away at 4,600 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Simian Complex is a climbing area in Utah on state land managed by the State Land Board. It sits among a cluster of other climbing areas, so it works well as a base for exploring the surrounding routes. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 75°F and October highs around 71°F, while July averages about 92°F and January highs sit near 48°F. The closest neighbors are Snakepit, about 0.1 mile away, and Gorilla Cliffs and Utah Hills, each about 0.2 mile off. The Diamond is roughly 0.4 mile away. For a hike, the Rally Trail is about 2.2 miles away.
Routes (10)
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