Nice gym with friendly staff working here- our home gym is Upland, but we wanted to try out the other locations and glad that we did! This Riverside location is newer than the Upland one and has a nice back room for relaxing, as well as a microwave and nice clean bathrooms. Had a good selection of varying routes to try as well as bouldering and freeclimbing (daughter isn't up to that speed yet!) read more

Went here on a Saturday afternoon, not too crowded. Halfway through the climb a bunch of kids came in for a birthday party. Their mom should really tell them not to walk under the ropes when someone is climbing, but I guess they'll learn when they get kicked in the head when someone slips while climbing. Some of the holds had so much chalk on them it was hard to tell what color they actually are, but I'm sure they clean them every once in awhile because last time I was here the holds were super clean. read more

I came here with four friends about 10 mo ago. It was out first time trying rock climbing. the guys there were friend and very patient as we asked, asked so many questions before doing our little adventure. it was a really fun experience. im looking forward to going back. read more

Climbing gym yoga is much more different than yoga at a conventional gym facility. After climbing your heart out downstairs, why not head upstairs to be worked so that you can relax afterwards? Let all that tension melt away... read more

My first experience of indoor rock climbing was here and because of this place it was AMAZING! The staff was really helpful, knowledgeable and patient and the gym was really spacious and clean. read more

My favorite rock climbing gym period. New routes every 2-3 months, friendly environment for beginners and professionals. Staff are some of the coolest nicest people you will ever meet. read more

Love this place, could not live without it. They have Auto Belays, makes it possible to climb the high walls solo.

Great spot for beginners, the staff is super friendly and very thorough in teaching! Had such a great time. There is a challenge for everyone from beginners to experienced. Will definitely be going back. read more

Super friendly staff and clean, too. There are a lot of old routes and they're slow to change to new ones and they also seem to be more difficult than at other gyms. Free shoe rental is rad for those that dont have shoes and they are great about teaching people that are new. I wish that the monthly climbing gym membership included more fitness classes, and I was surprised to learn that aside from one weekly yoga class, I'd have to buy an additional membership to take them. The membership and student prices are very reasonable too. I would recommend. Bring your kiddies! read more

This place is great! We went with our kids who are 6 & 9 and met some other friends there. It was our first time and my son was doing the auto belay and got to the top and got stuck and started to freak out. The employees there were Amazing! (Victor) & (karl) their approach on helping him conquer his fear and moving on was great! By the end of the day my son was back climbing the auto belays like nothing ever happened. I think there need to be more people like Victor employed! Customer service is where it is at and hard to come by read more

Best place to climb. They usually reset the routes every 2-3 months but they are always making little changes here or there. The environment is perfect, whether your a beginner or professional. If your having trouble with a climb, people are always nice and try to help. And if you get bored of one gym, you can try one of the other two that they have. read more

I've been to a lot of indoor rock climbing gyms and I have to say that this is my favorite. I've tried out some in Anaheim, Long Beach, and even the other Hangar 18 sites. This place has great bouldering and it's SO spacious that you don't have to deal with the cramped space when resting or waiting for a route to free up. There is also TONS of top roping for you to do too. I've never had to wait a super long time for help and everyone I've met has been really great. I've been a member for about a year now and I really can't complain. There are some hiccups here and there... it's uncommonly hot, but most indoor gyms don't have AC, besides, you know you're working out, so you're going to sweat. Some of the sites have leaks in the roof which is not great when it rains. I haven't been to this site while it was raining, but I'm guessing it's probably not too different. The prices for day passes are so-so. Hangar 18 falls in the middle range for day passes if you just want to try it for a day. I've definitely been to places that were more expensive. Rock City in Anaheim is cheaper for a day pass, but you don't have as much bouldering, top roping, or space. Some criticisms I've heard is that the Upland site is not to challenging when they set their routes. I think Riverside is definitely better in that area as well. They also have yoga a couple nights a week. read more

Cool place to climb big rocks. If you like to be around of climbing enthusiasts and to be challenged, its a great place to go.

This is the closest climbing gym to me so infrequent it the most. I think the Hangar 18 in Upland has more variety, but the Riverside location is close to home for me. The staff is friendly and helpful. I'm on the newer, less advanced end so the variety is perfect for me. There are a lot of regulars there daily and totally family friendly place. read more

Love this place! My daughter and I learned to climb here and still go a couple times a month, it's the absolute best all over body workout!! The staff is super friendly and helpful, especially Adrian! Also love the vibe here, most of the other climbers are really chill, but helpful if you have questions or if they see you struggling, they'll offer suggestions and encouragement. They change up their walls often, so there's always a new challenge waiting! read more

Love this place! I always go in there solo and only do bouldering. Everybody, including the staff, seem to be cool and helpful. I usually go in there, put my headphones on and climb...Perfect! No fluff, no tanning...just chalk, sweat, blood (occasionally), and some Danzig. Thanks Hangar 18. read more

Super chill gym. Staff is super nice and helpful (shoutout to Alexis!). The atmosphere is so much better than other bigger gyms that feel ego-ish sometimes. Just wish the walls were a bit taller but still great bouldering. read more

Today was my first experience with rock climbing, although I felt intimidated by this new venture the staff was extremely helpful and very welcoming. The overall experience was exhilarating, challenging, and even a great workout. I look forward to going back, all I need is to convince a friend to be my belay partner! read more

Been coming here for a few months now, me and my boyfriend love getting a workout bouldering its such a different experience than the gym. We usually boulder but every once in a while ill do the autoline. The place is big and they are always switching up the climbs and all the workers are friendly and ready to help you if you need it. The monthly pass is reasonable but make sure you get your moneys worth and try to go as much as you can read more

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I started climbing about 5 months ago and now I can't get enough of it! This was the first indoor gym I ever climbed so when I first started it just looked liked a bunch of colored holds on the wall. The staff is kick ass, they explained the differences in grades and they give me good beta every now then and some solid motivation lol, would always recommend this gym! Plus they change the routes every Wednesday on different section to always keep it interesting. Keep it up hangar staff! read more

Birthday parties are a blast here. We had a big party here last month so we had their VIP lounge and they did really treat us like VIPs. My nephew was so happy and he and his friends had a hard time leaving the park. The host was so sweet and she really cared about the party so it made it really easy for us to talk to her and request things from her. We had 2 sets of bubble soccer games and that was such a great time. If you want a worry free birthday party definitely book your party at hangar. read more

I love hangar 18! Why I love hangar 18: OUTSTANDING customer service, they have the best employees working there. The employees are very friendly, outgoing, and knowledgeable. Reasonable dues/monthly fees. The climbs are fantastic: bouldering, top roping, auto belay and lead climbing; definitely many great ways to challenge yourself. Hangar 18 has a great social environment, members are humble and actually talk to each other--Yes, strangers talking to strangers, unlike LA fitness. Hangar 18 has the most friendliest members and employees. It is very common to see a lot of camaraderie; members helping each other out with climbs, or members helping out new climbers. The only bad thing I would say is that they do not have a drinking fountain but because I love the gym--I can easily overlook that flaw, and I will just bring my own water bottle(recommended) Also they do not have ac, which is fine because I go to the gym with the intentions of breaking a sweat. read more

First time climbing and had a great time. The staff was extremely friendly. Isaac helped myself and my girlfriend and was extremely patient. I was ready to call it a day but he kept helping her and we ending up having a great time. Very encouraging and came back to see how we were doing after we went off on our own. He made our day. read more

I have always wanted to try indoor rock climbing. I came on Mother's Day with my daughter and we had a great time. The staff was very friendly as soon as we walked in. Victor was the one that showed us how to use the equipment and get started. He was a great teacher and very patient. Had such a great time we do plan on going back soon and taking some more friends with us. read more

Definitely my favorite of their gyms. There is a great variety to do and the staff is particularly helpful!

I had a coupon for Hanger 18 so I took my kids there otherwise I would not have known where Hanger 18 was. Its a little pricey even with the coupon but my kids LOVED it. The guy at the counter was doing everything and could have used some help because we felt like he was rushed and our teaching session was interupted several times. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! My first time there the guy that taught me everything I should know was SUPER helpful, and all the other employees were extremely nice! The only reason I'm not giving this the full 5 stars, they didn't tell me they would be charging me every month $45 dollars for the membership... my fault too though for not asking I guess. But awesome place and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun workout, or just to learn something new! read more

Let's get something straight from the start: I am not in shape, I am not young, and I am not flexible...I am not even good with knots. None of this really mattered as this was a lot more fun than I could have ever thought. They trained me and my partner in short order and in no time, we were on our own. I have never worked my body out in such a way. They had dozens of climbs at all skill levels. But the best part was all the people at this facility. Both the staff and the patrons made us feel like we were a part of this place. Everyone was helpful and just really wanted to share their passion for this sport, even with a "family man" such as myself. I ended up with a monthly membership and am looking forward to getting better in the future. Definitely worth giving a try with a friend or with your family. read more

Great gym friendly and helpful staff. Other customers are great too and just as helpful.

Great rock climbing gym. Lot's of courses, they change them every now and then too. It's not to terribly expensive, but I would recommend getting a membership even if you only go twice a month. The guys there are really nice, and all of them have a good amount of climbing experience too, so if you have a question they can easily answer it. Great place to spend a couple hours. read more

Great place! The staff was very helpful and patient with me. I'll be back to improve my climbing skills.

The facility itself is great but the employees and the manager himself is a person who does not know how to treat a person. Instead of courtesy and respect you instead get a unwarranted level of hostility that is befuddling. In my opinion customer service is one of the most important parts of customer relations that leads to repeat visits but after my trip to this hangar 18 I won't ever go back to them for any rock climbing I want to do. People should be treated as people and nothing less. read more

What a great place for a casual climb, practice, or a party! I just had my sons 10 year old party there and it was super great. I had 8 kids and a few parents and even the parents wanted to climb! All the kids did it and had a fun time. The Hangar 18 people were so great, when we arrived they took charge of all the kids, got them outfitted in gear and got their attention for instruction. It was short and sweet and they got the kids climbing in no time. As a parent wanting to take photos and talk with other parents, I had to do almost nothing! The pros at Hangar 18 were so good with the kids I was very impressed. We even had a two year old and they were accommodating with her even though she opted out at the end. These guys ROCK! I'd even have an adult party here it was that fun. With a party reservation you get a big space on top of the center rock with tables and chairs and they already play great music. A great time was had by all and they provide all the gear needed. read more

Best indoor rock climbing in So-Cal hands down. Super friendly place, very inviting atmosphere, from the first-timers to the rock crushers. Just go, you won't regret it! read more

My kids and I are all newbies-we had a blast here and can't wait to go again. We decided to stay on the auto-belays (there were 4) and that was plenty of a challenge to keep us occupied for a few hours. My nine year old and thirteen year old had no problem, and we loved the chilled out, cooperative vibe that goes with climbing. We all could use a little more of that. You can take a $10 belay class which will give you many more climbing options, and we plan to do that next time. Adrian was really patient and helpful, and great with my kids. One of my daughters forgot to clip the rope to the wall and it went back up to the ceiling, he had to go get it. Sorry! ;) It is a little warm, but I preferred that-keeps your muscles warm and you work up a good sweat. Highly recommend! read more

awesome staff, package deals for memberships, the list goes on.

$23 UCR rate? fantastic deal and fantastic place the belay lesson was the best that I have ever taken compared to other places. Good selection of walls to climb read more

I was a member here on & off. The atmosphere when i first joined more than a year ago was amazing. Everyone was easy to talk to and as a newbie people were more than willing to give you advice. I took a few months off due to an injury which prevented me from climbing. When I came back it was cool for the first week or so, but then all of a sudden when i asked for rental shoes which i always ask for they wanted to charge me. I was like WTF? Ive never been charged and they went over how they have a new policy and if you joined after some month your membership no longer includes unlimited rentals any longer. I tried explaining the situation and that it would have been stupid to continue my membership if I was injured and that i was dissatisfied with the basic membership that restricts you from climbing. I dropped the issue and the gym membership then and there. I can get a cheaper membership for weights at other places, I come here to climb but when you ruin the membership for profit you ruin a good thing. read more

I'm not much of a rock climber, but this is the best climbing gym I've been to in Southern California -- much better in my opinion than ARC in Arcadia. The size is fair -- not as large as Northern California gyms I've gone to -- and there is a good variety of problem sets. read more

had a great time, this is fun place to climb...~