Kung Fu Theater
Kung Fu Theater in Utah has 21 climbing routes with sport and trad options.
- 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.
Jan
54° / 30°
7 wet
Feb
58° / 34°
8 wet
Mar
66° / 39°
8 wet
Apr
73° / 44°
6 wet
May
83° / 53°
4 wet
Jun
95° / 62°
3 wet
Jul
100° / 70°
5 wet
Aug
98° / 69°
6 wet
Sep
91° / 61°
5 wet
Oct
78° / 49°
5 wet
Nov
64° / 37°
5 wet
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.
Routes (21)
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