Great and fun place to blow off some steam or get a nice workout. Kid friendly and staff are knowledgeable. Bouldering is fun and top roping can be a blast if you have a belay partner. Most people boulder here and routes are switched up every few weeks. read more

Central Rock Gym - Syracuse - Rock Climbing Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Excellent facility...yoga and fitness, climbing instruction too. Everyone is so friendly and supportive

Awesome climbing gym! I try out a bunch of climbing gyms when I travel, and this is definitely one of the best I've been to (definitely NOT a questionable DIY situation, which I've seen a lot of). This gym has two floors of climbing with shorter belay/free climb and bouldering on the bottom floor and extra tall belay/free climb on the second floor. There's a variety of different difficulty levels which makes this place great for beginners and more advanced climbers alike, with plenty of auto-belays for the shy solo climber. They have leagues and classes for adults and children, so it's also friendly for all ages. In addition to climbing, they also have a yoga studio, weight room, and various fitness classes available, so you could definitely make this place your primary gym, if you like. I live about an hour away, so I haven't tried them (I usually spend my time here climbing). But the facilities look pretty nice! They do sell some merch including chalk bags and apparel, but not climbing shoes. I'd recommend borrowing shoes for your first trip (and bring an extra pair of socks to change into before you put your shoes back on!) so you can figure out your size and then order something comparable online. Because unfortunately, there isn't a place in the broader CNY area that sells climbing shoes that I'm aware of. The staff are very friendly and helpful whether it's the instructors for the belaying classes or the general front desk staff. Been going here off an on for a couple years (live a bit too far away to be a regular member) and I love it! Wish they'd open one in Binghamton. read more

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We had a great day at CRG. We did some climbing and bouldering. The gym also has workout areas and yoga and more. They seem to have a robust children's program and coaching. As we walked around It felt like the place had so many nooks. The upstairs bouldering has such a great vibe with its big windows and huge area. There is so much bouldering here it's awesome. I couldn't get to all those beginner routes! But there was something for everyone. Super clean place too! The staff was phenomenal too. We texted quick so we could belay and those walls were tall and varied. I liked that they also had shorter belay walls. My hands were spent by the time we left, we did so much but I could have spent a few more hours if my muscles would have been up for It. Highly recommend!! read more

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Love this rock gym! Bouldering is very hard. lots of walls and hardness ranks to choose from! Love it! I wish there was more food, not just vending machines. read more

This gym is awesome! They have two floors for climbing including both bouldering and rope climbing. There is a nice gym equipment area and a yoga studio. You can rent gear and even buy gear if you want! They have classes for adults and kids as well as camps during the major school breaks. The staff are always friendly and are happy to give climbing tips or instruction to all guests. They will be also be expanding the gym for next fall 2021! read more

Central Rock Gym - Syracuse - Rock Climbing Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Decent climbing. The workout room isn't great but suffices. Could use a universal. I think this may be the only establishment I've been to where the restrooms smell better than the public spaces. read more

New to the rock climbing community, I recently joined Central Rock Gym but most recently came to the Syracuse gym as a guest of a friend. I had a blast! This multi level gym is super cozy and fun to climb at. It has decent bouldering routes and much more extensive various belaying/rope routes. There are also classes and a gym. Members receive one free guest pass they can use each month and it also comes with shoe rental :). If you're interested in climbing, definitely check out CRG - it's a great community and as of January 2020 they had a check in offer on Yelp for 50% off a daypass if you check in on the Yelp app. read more

Love it here. The atmosphere is welcoming. The facility is well kept and clean. The staff is helpful and informative.

Wow this place is a blast! I never thought that I would have ever went rock climbing. I lost over 100lbs and I find myself doing more and more activities. So I came here to check out what the hubbub was all about and boy did it not disappoint. I know it may seem intimidating since you don't know what your doing when your new, but they walk you through it step by step and by the time your done, you feel like you can tackle it all! Let me tell you, your gonna be hurting. What I mean by that, is sore beyond belief! I felt like I was 20 years older when I woke up the next day. That just told me that I might be a little bit out of shape. It was all worth it though. You literally feel like such a rock star when you climb all the way up to the top. I highly recommend bringing friends. There is nothing more encouraging the. Your buddies yelling encouragement to you when your struggling. read more

This really is more than a rock climbing center- it's a full fitness center. The building just keeps on going with two levels of rock climbing, a room with treadmills, a yoga room, changing rooms and showers and cubbies everywhere. I loved the couches around to watch friends climb and take a break. The bouldering is fairly hard for me but I was able to do a few routes over and over and easily spent an hour here. It was about $60 for two day passes and shoes. Everyone was really friendly and I could see this being a cool hangout spot since the facility is so large and that you aren't waiting for walls to open up. You can wander as you please and it's a great rainy day activity. read more

I have nothing but great things to say about Central Rock Gym! Every single staff member was extremely helpful, encouraging, and kind to me for the duration of my evening at CRG, the facilities were clean and spacious, and there was something for everyone there! The only thing that was not ideal was the parking - it was a bit difficult for me to find at first. Try it out - you definitely won't be disappointed! read more

A great place to socialize and learn a new activity. The staff is very friendly and welcoming.

Nice facility. Love all the CRG's. Had a bit of a problem on our second visit and Evan came to help quickly. Nice guy and good route setter as well. Good place to climb! read more

Central Rock Gym - Syracuse - Jonah fell on the 12 and took me for a fun ride up the wall. - Rock Climbing Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I bought a membership and shoes! I've been climbing for a few months now and I'm hooked! Love the facility and fun atmosphere- it's definitely better than a regular gym. Looking forward to climbing better and more often! read more

Central Rock Gym - Syracuse - Rock Climbing Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I come here pretty often to climb with my friend. They recently upped their prices. The staff here is pretty lax about the belay test. If my friend didn't have guest passes, I probably wouldn't come here that often. The routes here are pretty straight forward. The facilities are pretty nice here though. read more

Really excellent place. People are very nice, classes (eg belaying) are really thorough. There are two levels: the ground floor has bouldering walls plus some toprope walls. The upper floor is all toprope walls. They have/teach leading as well. There are gradations of difficulty, so you can always find a wall that is challenging enough. The paths up the walls are updated on a weekly basis so there is always something new to climb. Yoga and a fitness room too. If you have never tried it, give it a go. It's a total body aerobic workout that is incredible fun. These guys are doing a great job at making climbing available right in downtown Syracuse. read more

Never been rock climbing or any climbing really, but this place is wild. Training to get on the ropes is easy and only takes an hour, but once we were out there woah. Pricing is fair for spending a full day here. Staff was great and location was easy to get to! read more

I was very excited to find this gym upon moving to Syracuse. It's newish, clean, has routes for all abilities, smaller walls and taller walls for top roping, classes, fitness classes, and yoga. Really great space!! Plus the staff are always very friendly :) read more

This is a great facility! The staff is very friendly, and I appreciate that the yoga classes are included in the membership fees. I highly recommend this gym and encourage everyone I know to give climbing a try! read more

Central Rock Gym - Syracuse - Rock Climbing Near Me - Syracuse, New York

The staff, space, and setting here are all amazing. Great yoga, fitness, and belay classes also. The buddy pass policy allows me to bring friends who don't climb once per month to introduce them to the gym/sport. Also, the climbers here are chill and helpful to new climbers. read more

Nice gym, friendly staff. For a small town like Syracuse, this gym rivals those that exist in metropolitan areas. Lots of lead climbs, top ropes, and bouldering of course. Setting is good, although a bit inconsistent at times. Regardless, the gym is great overall, very clean, and even has a shower in each bathroom. Would recommend. read more

Never would've known about this place if my brother didn't happen to deliver food here. Within a few days my sister-in-law and I went in for our first climbing adventure! Lauren was with us for a staff belay session and was absolutely amazing! Definitely the positive and supportive attitude I needed by the end of our session. I had a blast, an unexpected extent of a full body workout, and many reasons to return!! read more

Wow! I've been a member at CRG for 2 months now and am consistently impressed by how friendly, knowledge, and helpful the staff is. The culture is inclusive and community driven. The fitness classes and weight room is a super valuable plus. I strongly recommend it anyone interested in climbing or fitness in general. read more

Awesome facility, friendly staff, and good vibes overall!! Great for climbers of all levels and ages. Definitely recommend!

I'm new to climbing, but the staff is friendly and helpful, the place is clean, bright, and well-maintained, and the vibe is friendly and welcoming. Greg is also *fabulous* with kids -- I highly recommend the climbing club/team. read more

Didn't win the one billion mega millions lottery last night unfortunately, but if I had, I'd still be a member of this gym because it's so dope read more

First real gym in Syracuse, finally. Big, clean, friendly vibes, awesome routes that continually change and challenge.

This climbing gym is the best deal around if you like being active and challenged! There are climbs of various difficulties so no matter who I bring with me, there is something for them to work on. The routes are changed frequently also which is nice. Additionally, the yoga classes are taught by experienced and focused instructors who will help you adjust during instruction. There is also a fitness room with free weights and cardio machines. The facility is clean and the staff is always ready to help with any questions. Seems family friendly too. read more

Very happy environment. Filled with wonderful people, staff and climbers alike! Brightly colored walls and halfway decent music! Fun times had by all. Eli is the best staff member, with boundless energy, enthusiasm, and encouragement for all! read more

Great climbing gym, however it's a little pricey, even with the student discount. Super nice facility and very welcoming to people that have never climbed before, but it would be nice for them to accommodate college students a little more with their pricing. read more