A Guide to Climbing Gyms across the U.S., Canada, Mexico & France

A guide to a variety of climbing gyms located across the U.S. separated by state and Canada, Mexico and France. Activities range from bouldering, top rope, lead and much more! Day passes are available at each location, often include their daily classes and access to their workout gym space. Additionally, some climbing gyms offer additional discounts for students, military members, seniors and early morning climbs. Be sure to check out each locations website to see what each gym offers to maximize your experience. This is by no means an all extensive list of climbing gyms across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and France but ones I have personally visited while working in various states, cities and countries. Do you have a favorite climbing gym we should put on our list to check out? Let us know!

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Arizona

Phoenix: Black Rock Bouldering Gym

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Solid choice for a bouldering facility, good range of level on the boulders so there is something for everyone.

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California

Fresno: MetalMark Climbing

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Really friendly people. Good variety of top rope and bouldering options. Lots of very talented climbers here too.

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Ripon: Alpine Climbing Adventure Fitness

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Visited while staying in Stockton, CA but located just south about 25 minutes. Great climbing options offered for all ages and skill abilities. Good mix of Bouldering and Top Rope routes. Special fun routes for kids too.

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Sacramento: Sacramento Pipeworks

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Really nice climbing gym featuring a range of bouldering and top roping routes.

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Long Beach: Long Beach Rising

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Bouldering only, with a total fitness area where they offer various fitness classes and yoga.

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Colorado

Denver: Movement RiNo

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Indoor bouldering gym located in the RiNo neighborhood. Welcoming climbing community here and a great activity for a cold or rainy day.

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Florida

Oakland Park: projectROCK

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A good mix of top rope routes and bouldering, this gym has a good variety to keep everyone entertained.

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Georgia

Kennesaw: Stone Summit Climbing

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One of my co-workers personal favorite gyms. Super welcoming environment and wide range of routes. Features bouldering, top rope and lead climbing sections.

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Illinois

Chicago: First Ascent Block 37

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A nice bouldering facility located in the heart of the Loop in downtown Chicago. Centrally located near a huge shopping center as well.

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Iowa

Des Moines: Climb Iowa - East Village

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One of the cheapest day passes I have purchased while visiting gyms across the country with a great local climbing community. This is a small bouldering gym but we had a blast with our visit. Located in downtown Des Moines, IA.

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Kansas

Wichita: Bliss Climbing and Fitness

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Smaller climbing gym with a mix of bouldering, auto belays and top rope routes. A great place to spend a day especially if the weather isn't ideal.

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Kentucky

LEF Climbing

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With bouldering, auto-belays, top walls for lead climbing and top roping, and plenty of classes, they’ve got options for all levels of climbers. Day passes available. Located a short drive from central downtown LEX.

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Louisiana

New Orleans Boulder Lounge

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Very small bouldering gym compared to most others, but still has great vibes inside! Worth a visit, especially if you're looking for an indoor activity.

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Bossier City: Risen Rock Climbing Gym

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Smaller climbing gym space but still nice offerings

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Maine

Trenton: Volta Climbing and Fitness

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Massachutches

Boston: Central Rock Gym

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A smaller bouldering gym located in downtown Boston, MA. The day pass here was much more expensive for the size of the gym. It was also very busy so we recommend going at off hours to have the best experience.

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Michigan

Michigan is my official home state and Terra Firma is one of my all time favorite bouldering gyms. For top roping, Climb Kalamazoo is one of my top recommendations as well.

Kalamazoo: Climb Kalamazoo

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A unique climbing facility with top roping, lead climbing section and a small bouldering space. This facility does require that all guests get trained in belaying if in the facility even if your intention is to only boulder.

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Grand Rapids: Terra Firma Bouldering Co.

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Bouldering only gym with a fitness area and classes. Great variety of bouldering walls for all skill levels. A personal favorite of mine in Michigan.

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Grand Rapids: Higher Ground Rock Climbing Centre

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Located also in Grand Rapids, MI, this gym offers more options for those looking to do more than boulder.

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Traverse City: ELEV8 Climbing and Fitness

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Relatively new climbing facility.

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Minnesota

Minneapolis: Bouldering Project

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One of the best bouldering facilities I have visited especially for their route setting skills. Extremely clean, lots of routes for all skill levels, unique boulders and tons of fun! Located very close by a beer garden as well for a nice way to spend the afternoon post climb.

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Nebraska

Omaha: Approach Climbing Gym

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Similar to other Approach climbing gyms, this spot offers both bouldering and top rope climbing options. Clean facility. Great for the fall and winter seasons for indoor activities.

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Nevada

Reno: BaseCamp Climbing Gym

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Located inside a hotel, this gym is primarily a bouldering facility but with a few auto belays outside on the deck (weather permitting - inside is open in all weather conditions). This gym is also home to the largest artificial climbing wall. There is an extra fee to climb this massive wall. Challenging holds for the bouldering routes, especially for V2-V4 levels.

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New Jersey

Newark: Method Climbing Gym

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Massive bouldering gym in the basement of an office building. One of my favorites i've visited and has a variety of routes for all skill levels.

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North Carolina

Fayetteville: The Climbing Place

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A much smaller gym with only bouldering options. Older amenities but still makes for an enjoyable visit.

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Ohio

Shaker Heights: Shaker Rocks

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A relatively new climbing gym located just outside of Cleveland, OH. Perfect way to spend the day with friends or solo. Good mix of top rope and bouldering available.

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Cincinnati: Climb Cincy

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Oklahoma

Oklahoma City: The Silos Climbing, Yoga and Fitness (formerly Summit OKC)

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A super unique climbing experience for adventurers of all ages and skill levels. Climb to new heights inside old grain silos in downtown OKC. Provide equipment and training on site if needed.

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Edmond: Blocworks

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Small gym size but has routes set for all climbing levels. Staff was great and knowledgable with tips. This gym is also kid friendly. No harness is required. ONLY bouldering is offered here. You can rent shoes and chalk on site if you do not have your own.

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Pennsylvania

Philadelphia: The Cliffs At Callowhill

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One of the biggest and most fun gyms I have been to. They have 2 floors full of climbing fun. The whole upstairs section is designated for bouldering. The often set competition routes to try out and the other section is only labeled by numbers vs a route grade. They have ping pong tables and a slack line upstairs as well. Downstairs they offer top rope and a decent section of auto belays.

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Pittsburgh: Iron City Boulders

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Pittsburgh: FA Climbing Station Square

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Relatively new climbing space, super clean and nice staff.

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Texas

Fort Worth: Movement Fort Worth

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Decent climbing gym with a fun atmosphere. Good bouldering challenges. They have a nice spray wall too.

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Virginia

Norfolk: Send It Climbing

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A small group of us visited this gym and the staff was great with getting us trained, and climbing in no time. They are great with beginners and have a good variety of bouldering, top rope and a few auto belay routes.

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Washington

Everett: Summit Everett

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A smaller climbing gym located in the heart of Downtown Everett, WA that features a small workout area, bouldering section and a selection of top rope routes.

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Canada - Quebec

Laval: Le Crux Laval

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Unique routes and lots of options for all bouldering skill levels. Bouldering only facility. Perfect way to spend a chilly day in Laval.

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France -

Briançon: Bloc 027

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Brand new indoor bouldering gym located in downtown Briançon, France. Reasonable day pass entry fee and has a restaurant located inside along with a work area

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Germany -

Magic Mountain (Climbing / Bouldering)

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Mainly indoor with a small outdoor climbing area. great for top roping but not as good if you are only looking to boulder.

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Berta Block

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Great indoor bouldering gym outside of downtown Berlin. A good variety of route options for all skill levels. Friendly staff.

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Mexico -

Mexico City: Bloc E Climbing Center

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