Washington · Rock climbing · Winthrop

The Matrix

The Matrix is a 2-route sport climbing crag in Washington with 2 distinct difficulty grades.

2 routes
5.11- – 5.11b
Sport

Is Matrix, The open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for Methow Valley Ranger District.

As of · Source: USFS · Methow Valley Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit The Matrix

Best months: April–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

    29° / 16°

    15 wet

  2. Feb

    37° / 19°

    12 wet

  3. Mar

    46° / 26°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    58° / 33°

    7 wet

  5. May

    68° / 41°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    75° / 48°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    84° / 55°

    5 wet

  8. Aug

    84° / 53°

    4 wet

  9. Sep

    74° / 44°

    6 wet

  10. Oct

    56° / 34°

    10 wet

  11. Nov

    39° / 25°

    14 wet

  12. Dec

    28° / 16°

    15 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mazama, WA, 3 mi away at 2,141 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

The Matrix is a climbing area in the Methow Valley Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in north-central Washington. The Forest Service manages the surrounding land. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Mazama run to highs around 84°F in July and August, with fewer wet days than the rest of the year, while winter highs stay near 28 to 29°F with frequent wet weather. The Sweet Spot climbing area and the Goat Creek cross-country ski trail sit just 0.2 miles away, and Fire Wall is about 1.9 miles off. For an overnight base, Early Winters Campground is about 3.7 miles away.

Routes (2)

Spearhead Left Side(1)

Climate First5.11b

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