Utah · Rock climbing · Springdale

Kung Fu Theater

Kung Fu Theater in Utah has 21 climbing routes with sport and trad options.

Kung Fu TheaterPhoto: Don Graham from Redlands, CA, USA - God bless it!, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
21 routes
5.8 – 5.12-
Trad · Sport

Is Kung Fu Theater open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Zion National Park. It doesn't name Kung Fu Theater, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Watchman Trail closed

    Park closure covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park

  • Toxic cyanobacteria in rivers, streams, and pools

    Park alert covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park

  • Large vehicle restrictions on Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway

    Park alert covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Zion National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Kung Fu Theater

Best months: February–May and October–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.

  1. Jan

    54° / 30°

    7 wet

  2. Feb

    58° / 34°

    8 wet

  3. Mar

    66° / 39°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    73° / 44°

    6 wet

  5. May

    83° / 53°

    4 wet

  6. Jun

    95° / 62°

    3 wet

  7. Jul

    100° / 70°

    5 wet

  8. Aug

    98° / 69°

    6 wet

  9. Sep

    91° / 61°

    5 wet

  10. Oct

    78° / 49°

    5 wet

  11. Nov

    64° / 37°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    53° / 29°

    6 wet · 1 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Zion Np, UT, 0.9 mi away at 4,038 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Kung Fu Theater is a climbing area in Zion National Park in Utah, managed by the National Park Service. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, with The Confluence just 0.2 miles away and Mount Carmel Tunnel and Ataxia Tower each about 0.4 miles off. A fee is charged for climbing here. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 73°F and October highs around 78°F, while July averages about 100°F and January lows drop to about 30°F. The area has 21 routes, with 17 in trad and 4 in sport. Grades run from 5.8 up to 5.12-, with the hardest route, Iron Gizzard, a sport climb at 5.12-. Hong Kong Phooey is a sport route at 5.10-, and Whoa Nelly! is a trad route at 5.11-. Watchman Campground is about 1.5 miles away for anyone planning an overnight stay.

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