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Kolob Canyon Rock Climbing

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Areas in Kolob Canyon

Beatty Point 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Middle Fork of Taylor 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Nagunt Mesa 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

North Fork of Taylor 8 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 10

north fork temp 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Paria Point 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 4

South Fork of Taylor 16 / 18 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 34

Taylor Creek Boulders 0 / 0 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Timber Top Mountain 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 2

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Elevation:	5,959 ft	1,816 m
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures ***** RAIN AND WET ROCK ***** The sandstone in Zion is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN ZION during or after rain. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby. Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

Closures in effect March 1
Check for current Raptor closure conditions at:

nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/…

Description

Kolob Canyon is the "other" Zion. Part of the park, but accessed via a separate entrance, this area encompasses the less-explored but equally spectacular northern reaches of the Zion. The canyon is home to many long routes, both free and aid, as well as a great sport climbing crag and some high quality bouldering.

This area feels untouched and has a strange beauty about it. Expect to get out of this area what you put into it. Weather can be a little more alpine as Kolob sits at a much higher elevation than the main area.

Getting There

17 miles north of Toquerville on I-15 from Toquerville; this is as if you were leaving Zion's main canyon and driving towards Cedar City.

61 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Kolob Canyon

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a A0 5 ● Special Sauce Trad, Aid 4 pitches S Fork of Taylor > S Fork
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 613 ● 1/2 Route Sport S Fork of Taylor > Namaste Wall
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 45 ● Tucupit occidentalis Trad 7 pitches N Fork of Taylor > Tucupit
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 50 ● Last Rites Trad S Fork of Taylor > S Fork
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 6 ● Yahweh Trad S Fork of Taylor > S Fork
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 327 ● Dost Mitra Sport S Fork of Taylor > Namaste Wall
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c 21 ● 1/2 Route Extension Sport S Fork of Taylor > Namaste Wall
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 440 ● Namaste Sport S Fork of Taylor > Namaste Wall
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 18 ● Hall of Smears Sport S Fork of Taylor > S Fork
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 6 ● Spiderfinger Trad S Fork of Taylor > S Fork
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 120 ● Huecos Rancheros Sport S Fork of Taylor > Namaste Wall
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b R 4 ● Wind Sand & Stars Trad 11 pitches Paria Point
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 19 ● Twins Paradox Sport S Fork of Taylor > Namaste Wall
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b 9 ● Big Game Hunter Trad 7 pitches Beatty Point
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c 7 ● The Skeleton Key Trad 15 pitches N Fork of Taylor > Tucupit