Really great and big bouldering gym. I just started climbing and this gym is not short of beginner friendly problems and they have a unique arch section with problems as well. I was hoping to grab one of the merch here but as usual with any Touchstone gyms, the designs are basic and weird cut, and the gyms are lacking in sizes. As others mentioned, there are free parking on the long block behind the gym. read more

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I love coming here. Staff is friendly, the routes lots of fun. As a member, I really appreciate the members only hour on the weekend. I also find the kids area to be a lot of fun, seeing kids experience the joys of climbing. read more

We went here on a Sunday Morning and it was pretty empty surprisingly! This is a great spot for bouldering, they have a lot of routes and walls for rock climbers. The boulders here were quite tall some of them were! It was nice being to mantle over the top of the climbs and climb back down. Overall, a lot of routes here and a fun place to boulder! read more

Dogpatch Boulders - Gyms Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Huuuge gym, as you would expect from the name, it is bouldering only. The weight/training area is a little limited compared to a lot of the other gyms I've been to, so expect a little bit of a crowd. There are plenty of walls to keep you entertained for a long time, you most likely will run out of steam before you run out of projects for the day! Worth noting that people don't have the best bouldering etiquette in here, so do expect others to cut you off and, some times, even start climbing underneath you when you're not done yet! But then again, that has less to do with the gym and more with the people in it. Climb safe! read more

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Climber friendly for the new and advanced. Huge gym and they reset the routes regularly. Big love to the staff and other climbers for the great energy and support always. Fun music sets the mood. Weights, treadmills, hang boards for you. My main gym. Climbing here is a great way to feel good and strong year round. read more

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Nice gym! Challenging walls and not too many people on a Friday night. HOWEVER-- giving 2 stars because of the staff. I told the front desk I had a lesson and felt so awkward watching as they rock-paper-scissored IN FRONT OF ME because no one wanted to teach me. They were very lazy in guiding me on what gear I needed and where to store my things. I thought they were all incredibly unprofessional. The "teacher" (who lost the game) didn't really teach me any tools or tricks, they just had me climb on my own in front of them a couple of times. read more

I was pretty shocked the other day when I was there, been a member for a while now and I generally enjoy my experience. However, the other day there were lots of guys walking around with no shirts. to be honest, I don't enjoy seeing that. It's extra annoying because, of course it isn't appropriate for women to walk around topless, right. It's clearly some sort of bad style choice and doesn't actually have to do with functionality because those same guys were wearing big thick pants. To make matters worse, I noticed that one of the normal staff that works there was also participating in this behavior, which sets a terrible precedent. I feel like I pay for this membership, which is not cheap, for behaviors like this to be kept in check. pretty disappointing. read more

Sometimes it helps to do things that require strength and concentration to get your mind off distracting thoughts. If you agree, you might want to challenge yourself by climbing boulders and improve your grip strength! Dogpatch Boulders has varying degrees of boulders and people here are quite respectful to each other's space. It's also pretty clean, which is a great plus! There are also some weights and treadmills available for workouts. read more

Dogpatch Boulders - Boulder climbing requires no ropes. Thick mats provide as safe cushions to drop and fall. - Gyms Near Me - San Francisco, California

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What can I say, I have a love affair with dogpatch boulders. Awesome bouldering (bouldering only) spot isn't he Bay Area. I try to go to a touchstone location if I'm traveling, they just always have good community everytime I visit one. Staff is friendly at this location and it's always clean. Climbers here are down to earth and don't hog the wall. Some will even give you tips if they see you struggling. Supplies such as first aid, lotion even pads/tampons in the women's restroom are available. Parking is tricky, there is street parking available just be prepared to walk a block or two. I like this gym better than mission cliffs for bouldering. Monthly specials: free entry if you go in with a member of first Friday's. Membership is $90 a month or $29 day pass with a member. They tend to have other deals such as zero initiation fees from time to time. Come in and ask ! read more

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First time going here on a Wednesday morning around 730am. It was not busy at all and I was able to climb anything I wanted! I paid $30 for a day pass, shoes, and chalk. The front desk person said to avoid afternoons because it is super busy there, so mornings are much more preferred. The boulders are color coded, so you can figure out which level you're at and which boulders to climb on. They have a large space, so you'll have lots of opportunities to try different ways of climbing. I maxed out on V2. Anything above that was too hard for me! They also have a gym there, but it's a bit basic. No machines, just a squat rack and free weights. No cardio machines. Would come back! read more

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Such a big, clean, and welcoming climbing gym! There is a yoga studio, and part where you can lift weights as well. There is a competitive climbing wall and a wide range for beginners to advanced. This was my very first bouldering experience and I drive one hour just to come because of the nice staff and wide variety of routes. read more

Dogpatch Boulders - Professional climbing wall - Gyms Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came to climb for the first time ever! This place has plenty of climbs and lots of space for people. There's even a little lifting gym in the back! As a power lifter, definitely new found respect for these climbers cus my hands are raw, tender, and calluses all ripped :) read more

Dogpatch Boulders - Gyms Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cool gym with a variety of bouldering problems. Only down side is the staff, which is why I'm leaving a review. Not sure what their deal is but they always seem like they're in a bad mood. Only Touchstone gym where I've felt unwelcome most of the time I'm there. I noticed that this seems to be a common theme in the reviews of this place, which is somewhat comforting knowing I'm not alone in the sentiment. Hopefully they can improve. read more

obsessed with this place: beautiful routes, thoughtful staff, high, high ceilings. really wish we could have later hours on m-w-f as well, as t-th nights get so crowded it can start feeling unsafe (people sitting in fall zones, etc.), but otherwise this place is a treasure. read more

My friends and I came here to try rock climbing for the first time. We bought a day pass and it was $30 per person. They have V# on the wall indicating levels from beginner to intermediate. The matts were very soft to fall on. They also have a gym so you can take a break and start exercising. Locker rooms are available and they have pads, tampons, band aids , lotion , hand sanitizer etc. The place was very clean and friendly staff read more

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Upon visiting Dogpatch Boulders for the first time, I noticed that it was very busy on a Thursday night. Despite the crowd, Dogpatch Boulders is a great place to climb. It is a large gym with many levels. There are also varied equipment so you can work out. Be prepared to wait for others to finish their chance at walls after a work day and come a little earlier to find a parking spot if driving here. I am a new member of Touchstone Climbing. Although I prefer ropes, I know I will come here to boulder more often than not. I came in for an introduction to bouldering class and I think it was helpful. You should just take the class even if you think it is not necessary. Staff were also helpful. Overall, 10/10! read more

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This is my home bouldering gym, because it's bouldering only & SO big!! Another perk of this gym in comparison to other Touchstone gyms & other gyms in the area like Benchmark or Movement is that the lockers have built in locks! I love the "no touch" water fountain/water refill system they use too. read more

Best bouldering gym ever!! It deserves all the stars and more. The setting is actually so good and creative. I never run out of problems, and there will always be a challenge. It does get crowded after work and on weekend mornings/afternoons, so just be aware of that. On top of the main climbing area, there is a gym with 5 racks, an adjustable Kilter board, 3 spray walls, a campus board, many hang boards, and a fitness area upstairs. Everything one needs to get super strong! read more

Dogpatch Boulders - Empty gym at 9am - Gyms Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had a great experience here! I decided to go climbing for the first time. I was super nervous, but most of the time everyone is doing their own thing by themselves or with their group. Service was nice--the people were really kind--and the price wasn't too bad for a day pass. It was a huge gym with a lot of options for routes. It was a little crowded but not too horrible where you had to wait to try out a route! I had a great time and I'll definitely be coming back. I'd love to get better and improve and this had a lot of beginner friendly routes! read more

This place is a super cool boulder gym. It's exclusively boulders and they have a ton of different routes to climb at varying difficulties. There are some walls that are substantially taller than I'm used to, but that adds to the thrill and challenge. There's no parking lot but I found a lot of 4 hr parking on the back street (Illinois). $30 for a day pass and $4 for shoe rental as of Dec 2022. read more

Oh the joys! After taking a hiatus from climbing I'm back to my place of happiness. Not only was I pleasantly surprised by the massive upgrade, but I was shocked to see a weight room. Hordor!!! Yes, weight room! Have I really been stuck in 2000 and late? Fergie would be displeased. After zoning out and being engulfed in this playground it finally dawned on me that I was trash. Sheeesh! I had a take it easy approach, but found myself stuck on simple problems. Not climbing for 7 years sure does take its toll. I was literally laughing at myself because I couldn't even grip a jug. 1 hour in and I was super pumped from a v3! Emoji sad face. I got to say, I truly missed blocking out the world to figure a problem. The pure bliss of finally sticking is a reward in itself. From beginner to avid there's something for everyone. This place is basically bouldering heaven. Tricky holds, dynos and cleverly set deadpoints to test your technique - The route setters pulled out all the stops! Tip: look closely to check out the route setter and date. By the by, the membership gets you access to all touchstone gyms, which is a super plus. They have group fitness classes and stationary machines. The membership also includes perks like discounts on merch, access to events and a free guest pass to bring that someone on an adventurous date. Clean facility, friendly staff and an oasis in the city. What more can you ask for? 10 out of 5 stars! Disclaimer: The place gets packed pretty quickly. Be patient and share the problem. Most importantly stay out of the fall zone (meaning never walk under someone climbing). CLIMB ON! read more

Showers are too cold and sauna is broken half the time, and not very hot when it's working.

- huge gym for bouldering - new and clean - no top rope Bouldering only gym which is nice. They have a lot of problems and they even have a competition wall. The grading and route setting are super nice. The only downside is that some of the walls are extremely high for bouldering in my opinion. read more

Probably the best gym in the Bay Area, especially if you are into bouldering. My home gym is the Studio in San Jose; however, my husband and I love coming to Dogpatch to boulder because the gym is HUGE and the problems are so fun since the walls are nice and high! Parking is pretty easy since street parking is free. We usually park about a block or two away but it's really not that bad! They have bike racks out front as well. The gym is really big and gives you that "wow" feeling when you walk in for the first time. The cool thing is, they are expending right now too. They recently added another wall in the back and opened it up for some free weights as well. They are currently working on renovating something on the second floor too but I'm not sure what it is yet. The floors are squishy, staff are nice, and routes are challenging and fun. read more

Dogpatch Boulders - Gyms Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great walls, however the staff seemed unfriendly. Just wanted to wring as much money from me as possible.

As a Touchstone member for the past few years, I've had the privilege of climbing in some of the most incredible gyms in the country. The setting at the gyms is fantastic, and there is never a shortage of things for climbers of all levels to work through. Amenities at most Touchstone locations are also pretty solid -- some even equipped with saunas. Staff members at the front desk are incredibly nice and helpful as well. I could go on and on about how wonderful it is to be a Touchstone member, but one horrific experience this evening at Dogpatch Boulders was all it took to undo the solid reputation that I had built up of Touchstone to my friends and family. I stopped by Dogpatch this evening around 6:30 p.m. to climb and it was nothing short of a nightmarish experience. I wish COVID reservations were put back in place, because the gym was overcrowded to an unacceptable degree. Everywhere I looked, there were long lines to hop on problems on the wall. The fact that there were a few climbing clubs/groups meeting up the same evening compounded the overcrowding issue. Dogpatch needs to prohibit clubs from organizing large, ad-hoc, meet-ups. New climbers in their rental shoes were littered everywhere in other climbers' fall zones, completely oblivious of their surroundings. On one of my climbs, I dry-fired off of a hold and crashed right into somebody walking under me. This person was staring at their phone and the result was I nearly twisting my ankle. Had luck not been on my side, breaking my ankle (or something worse) was a real possibility. I get that Touchstone is trying to encourage more people to climb -- especially with its recent no-initiation-fee promotion, but education of climbing safety is definitely not on its list of priorities. Other gyms I've visited across the country require new climbers to watch a safety video, but new climbers at Touchstone gyms only need to sign their name to a waiver and they're good to go. Furthermore, building occupancy codes need to be enforced, and it would not hurt to have a few staff members walking around looking for safety issues. I cannot recommend climbing at Dogpatch Boulders until there are concrete plans to improve the overcrowding and education aspect. read more

Came here on a Sunday around 2:30pm for the first time to climb in a while. The place is pretty packed, but there are friendly vibes everywhere. People are courteous with taking turns on the wall and seasoned climbers give tips on solving some problems if they see you struggling. Some problems definitely are harder than the difficulty they put, but it's a nice challenge. Some tags have also fallen off. The staff are friendly. If you go with a member, the day pass is discounted. I'll definitely be back. read more

Dogpatch Boulders is open again and they are currently at 50% capacity! Masks, sanitizer, questionnaire check-in, the usual panera deal. You can make reservations via their website. Same old fun though. So glad to be back :) read more

Such a fun spot for climbing! Came here earlier this afternoon around 5PM when it was just starting to get crowded. So many different routes you can climb at all sorts of levels. I myself stick to the V0s. Try to come with a member so you can get the $10 discount! It eventually gets pretty crowded so try to come early if you can. The facilities and gym itself is very well maintained and I had a great experience. Highly recommend! read more

Great gym it's really tough compared to other gyms, nice and clean, great people around as well . The guy at the counter was really nice too and comped us on chalk and shoes since we woudnt get a student discount on day passes. read more

Fun place to climb with friends! The walls here are taller than other places I've been to, so I have to get over my fear of heights! If you have a friend with a membership going with you or an EBT card they give you a discount. read more

A small unassuming windowed front gives way to an enormous space to beat yourself up. Ive climbed here a few times and I always have a great workout. The actual climbing is great! Amenities are a near miss, but they are working on improving that secondary function. Plus I didn't join for the showers, I joined for the rewarding climbs. I'm a V2 climber so seasoned vets, keep scrolling, I've got nothing for you. If you are new to climbing, starting with V0's is a pleasure here. Mostly jug holds, some flat volumes and a slopper here and there. There are many rewarding climbs to be had. I'm guessing between 15-25 depending on the day. From flat slabs to rounded overhangs, there is a variety of fun to be had in the V0 range. Ready for the next challenge? V1's are the next grade up and the fun only intensifies. The jugs start to fade here and are replaced with more sloppers, side pulls, and a crimp here and there. The same amount of variety, between 15-25 throughout the gym. Some I couldn't climb because of my weight and the style of climb, which gives me something to work on! V2's. This is my grade currently. I was able to send about 20% of the climbs I tried. I found a few with cool moves that are now projects. I feel like this is the point in which bouldering gets very interesting. The word "problem" becomes a thing and either you have power or technique to send this grade. If you've read this far, consider pressing one of those feedback comments. I'd appreciate the feedback and go ahead and add me as a friend here. I'd love to Boulder with you here next time. Have a great day! read more

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Better than Mission Cliffs? Not sure, but for sure the most favorite one for all boulder enthusiasts. Whereas Mission Cliffs has a smaller bouldering area but top rope climbing as well, Dogpatch only focuses on bouldering hence why it's much bigger. Yes, they have a small gym area as well. Parking is relatively easy around this area. Now I understand why everyone loves this place so much. read more

Huge gym for bouldering. Lots of problems and walls and space, which is pretty necessary given how crowded the gym can get over the weekend and on holidays. They have an intro class that mostly teaches safety and the basics of bouldering and a separate class on technique. The classes come with a rental and rest-of-the-day pass. You can also buy a day pass or a membership. There are very few vertical walls and most are at a slight incline, so most beginners usually cluster around the vertical walls. They also have a gym with weights and cardio equipment and more. read more

Took their intro to bouldering class. Felt very safe! Everyone there is so friendly too. A great vibe! read more

The best rock climbing gym in SF. People are so friendly, I even made 3 great friends here. Definitely a hidden gem. I even took a pic with the legend here! read more

Dogpatch Boulders - Once in a lifetime! The man, the myth, the legend Alex Honnold! Only at dogpatch! - Gyms Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is packed especially on a Wednesday night. Lots of bouldering to go around just the way I like it. I showed my friend how to rock climb for the first time and it was awesome. Would definitely come again. read more

If you prefer bouldering over rock climbing, this is the place for you! They have varies routes of different difficulty levels. I love how each wall contains a variety of levels from V0 to V8 and not just a wall for all easy routes or just all hard routes. You can find a V0 or V1 at any wall if you are a beginner so you are not limited to one wall. They even have a toldders section with a slide which is super adroable! They utilize they're walls pretty well and have a wide variety of different types of walls as well from slants, to slopes and ones curving in and out. I would say about half the walls let you climb all the way up and provide you with a easy way down. Some walls don't and can be pretty high, so if you're lightweight afraid of heights/falling I would suggest sticking to the routes that let you to climb to the top of the platforms. Other amenities include, treadmills and I saw 1 squat/bench rack near the very back. Their bathrooms all have showers and lockers like with other climbing/bouldering facilities. They also sell snacks and bottle drinks. Parking is mostly residential around the area. It's not a very crowded place so that is a plus. They also have bike parking inside. The pricing is the only thing that would lead me to hesitate about coming back. $20 for day pass + $4 shoe rental. I know this price is the average for climbing/bouldering but I wish it were cheaper read more

Dogpatch Boulders - Attempting a V3 for the first time - Gyms Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I am lucky that this is my home gym. Very hard to get bored as they reset walls regularly and it's huge. Employees are friendly and helpful. Most people that climb here are as well. The bros dropping weights repeatedly in the weight area could chill and that would be great. read more

Dogpatch Boulders sets itself apart from other equally massive bouldering gyms in a few ways: * New routes are set frequently, maybe every 2 weeks or so. This timing is ideal in my opinion. Enough time to work on a hard problem over multiple visits, but not so much time that routes feel stale * Gym areas like I've never seen. There is a weights section, a cardio section, hang boards, pull up bars, yoga mats. Only thing they don't have is a basketball court. * Their hours are awesome. Go until 11pm with the rest of the night owls, or go at 6:30am and have 100 ft of wall to yourself. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone, climber or not. It's a blast read more

Dogpatch Boulders - Weights area. Probably has 5 or so squat racks and even more benches - Gyms Near Me - San Francisco, California