My daughter was invited to a birthday party here on a Sunday afternoon. I haven't heard of this…read moreplace until now. It's an indoor climbing facility for kids and adults side a workout room on the 2nd floor. My daughter enjoyed herself climbing. I did notice for birthday parties the only thing they provided is the party room with a fridge. Staff was friendly.

Whether you're new to climbing or experienced, make sure to stop at High Point if you're in…read moreBirmingham. I can't say enough great things about the staff and other members. Everyone went above and beyond expectations and really made my trip great. I was in Birmingham for just 2 days and had packed my climbing gear hoping to get a trip to a gym in. I called pretty late on a Saturday night to see if I could come in and check it out, and if I bought a day-pass, would I be able to come back Sunday morning. Without hesitation, the staff member told me to come on over. I got oriented and climbed a little bit around 9:30pm before they closed - just long enough to realize I TRULY HATE auto-belays. So, before I left for the night, the staff was nice enough to let me do a belay test and get my tag. I came back Sunday morning just as they opened and it was not trouble at all for my guest pass (from 12 hours ago) to be honored. I did a few more really stressful climbs on auto-belay before someone took pity on me and belayed me. After that, I did some bouldering, and I was pretty done but still had time to spare. So, I asked a guy who looked alone if he needed a belay partner and it turns out he'd only ever used the autos and was really excited to have someone to belay him. I had a great time, made a new friend, and definitely will be making a visit to High Point a standard part of my visits to Birmingham in the future. Also, what I didn't expect was how big the gym would be and how many different areas it had. From a small weight room to bouldering to a kids/beginners area, to top rope, to lead climbing, this gym really has something for everyone. Plus, TRULY - the friendliest and most accommodating staff I've encountered across a variety of gyms.

I went climbing at Horse Pens 40 this past Friday and Saturday and had an absolutely incredible…read moreexperience. The guy at the front desk, Troy, was so friendly and kind -- we ended up talking about music for a while, and he helped us find the perfect rental gear to get started. The whole area was beautiful and easy to navigate thanks to the Kaya app, which made finding the boulders super straightforward. It was a little difficult to determine which were the start holds on some of the climbs but by following the chalky holds of previous climbers we were able to make sense of it for the most part. Between the great climbing, welcoming atmosphere, and amazing people, HP40 definitely became one of my favorite spots. Can't wait to come back!

So, what is Horse Pens 40? Well, the simple breakdown, it is a privately owned outdoor nature park…read morelocated in near Steele, Alabama. The park is situated on top of Chandler Mountain (Chandler is a mountain .... Friends reverence for anyone keeping track), in the foothills of The Appalachian Mountains. The park is known among the rock climbing community as a premier bouldering site. The site is also home to a "Bluegrass Park" where it hosts festivals showcasing the genre several times per year. The biggest of these festivals occurs on the Fourth of July. The park features both RV and primitive camping. So, we were coming out to explore and play on the boulders, when a massive downpour hit. We were literally the only ones at the park (just driving in as the rain hit). We parked in the lot and sat there a few minutes. Now, here is where they get the 5 stars .... an employee came out in the downpour to make sure we were ok and didn't need anything. We felt so bad! Any place that treats customers like this is worthy of 5 stars. Thank you Horse Pens staff for caring about the people that come to visit and making sure they are safe and don't need anything. He even offered us a place to get out of the storm while it passed. Looking forward to a time we can return and properly explore this cool site.

Absolutely GORGEOUS!…read more My friend Hannah took me to this hidden gem of a trail. While just off a main road, it wasn't too busy, only a couple cars in the lot. The trail system is vast with smaller off shoots spurring from the main trail. There are small cave and tunnel passes to explore as well as some mild to average level rock climbing spots. Bring comfy shoes or hiking boots as there are some pretty rugged spots, there are also warnings regarding poison ivy, so prepare for that if you have adverse reactions to it. Dogs are allowed but, must be leashed. I completely bent that rule, she had a leash... I just wasn't holding it. There aren't many trash cans on the trail so please make sure to be courteous to others and pack out what you pack in. This is also a historical battlefield site: The Battle of Days Gap April 30th 1863 Great Place! Big enough for a full day's worth of hiking. Also has trails short enough for a couple hours of relaxing in the woods.

I did a thing, I did a thing! Are you looking for some local beauty while getting some steps?…read morePlease go visit the Moss Rock Preserve. First, getting to the Preserve is relatively easy. It's located within a community, which eases the mind when you solo trek. The trails are laid out nicely with clear paths. The natural stepping paths are quite easy to maneuver for beginners like me. The beauty of the rocks and boulders are amazing. Bring your kids to see all the natural beauty of the caverns and waterfalls. I love this place! Alabama is such a beautiful place. Take the time to experience this natural beauty in your own backyard. Yes, it is a true workout. Skip the gym and come outside. We outside, we outside!

Moss Rock Preserve offers beautiful walking trails, streams, waterfalls, and giant rock formations…read more It provides a great outdoor experience within minutes of downtown Hoover. We've had a great time hiking here, and it's pet friendly so our fur-babies have been able to enjoy the trails with us too. If you love the outdoors, Moss Rock Preserve is a must-visit.

This is just an awesome space in general. When you first come in, they will get you all set up at…read morethe registers to the right. All the forms you need to sign (note: do them on-line before you go to save time when you get there) as well as your harness and climbing shoes. If it's your first tine or you're a seasoned veteran they have something for all experience levels. They also have a safety basics they review with you if you're new. They have a party room in back, so it also makes for a great Birthday Party or work team building. Looking forward to warmer weather so we can rent the stand up paddle boards and try that out. Good fun for everyone, add this to you're things to try out next time you're looking fir something fun and a little bit different. Also, if you end up loving it, check out the family memberships they offer.

My first experience with climbing was here at Gadrock. Ive been back several times and I have a…read moreblast each time. There are all skill levels from what I call the "bunny slopes" easy to the extremely hard, like you better have muscles in your fingertips kind of climbing. But don't fear - there is no judgement, even the best will fall from time to time, and the staff is always happy to help and will get you hooked up and started. This is all ages fun too. Take the kids for sure! The auto balay (I think it's called) is all I have tried. You're harness is hooked to the rope which will catch you as soon as your body weight starts to pull on it. Once you realize how secure you are, you will be comfortable and feel safe even jumping off when you reach the very top! It's a little scary the first time but trust me that goes away quick! Don't be misled by the word "micro" gym. Since they opened they keep adding and changing the routes so you're not going to be bored. I have always been afraid to try paddle boarding but with a great day rate of $35 (all day climbing, 2 hrs paddle boarding on Lake Gadsden) I'm feeling more confident to try that next when it warms up! Also they have all kinds of classes and activities (sunset on the river, hello!) too. Check out the website and see more information; and as previously stated you can go ahead and fill the waiver out and save a few minutes at the door. Www.climbgadrock.com Side note. The name is on point! There are many who call Gadsden "Gadrock" & for a cool, fun climbing center here I don't think you could have chosen a better name!

First time ever coming, staff was friendly alot of self serve which can be a issue with patrons…read moreahead of you. They don't take cash lucky I had my credit card. Inside seemed clean but lobby and game area was kinda loud , and the theatre wasn't even busy for a 12pm movie on a Saturday.

Pell City Customer service has fallen so far. If you see a late movie, they leave you without…read moreconcessions when needed. The "extreme climb" game has been "broken" since it opened. The bowling lanes aren't even, nor do they score correctly. MOST of the food items advertised are not available or are served cold. The bar is bottom shelf AT BEST; being open 3 days a week and when not; they haven frozen cocktails that might as well be considered virgin for $15 a drink. After years of patronage, I'm done. there are other theaters in the area that offer and follow through with their services as a comparable or better price, i WILL NEVER BRING MY FAMILY HERE AGAIN!

We held our son's 10th birthday here this weekend and it was a really great time and we definitely…read moremade a good choice. We had the first party of the day which was great, as the gym wasn't super crowded. The party room was a good size with huge windows that overlooked the kids side of the climbing gym. It easily accommodated 12ish kids, parents and family. It included a full size fridge/freezer, ice machine, and kitchenette. Cutlery and paper products were included. I would definitely recommend bringing table cloths. We bought some and then forgot, whoops. Our party host was Dawson, and he was a phenomenal guy. Super helpful, extremely patient with a herd of rabid cats- I mean, kids- and was just a genuinely nice guy. The kids gym was nice, a bit smaller than I was expecting. We've been to similar gyms elsewhere (see reviews) and this one left a bit to be desired. I wish it was bigger with more walls. Even still, there wasn't a long wait with the exception of the city skyline part. The kids also enjoyed going to the "bigger" room, which is standard indoor climbing walls, that are double the height and not themed. After orientation, the kids ended up with about an hour and a half of climbing and a half hour in the party room for food and cake. This worked out great though the kids were bummed when they couldn't go back after the party to climb. The gym definitely gained a bunch of new customers after this party, many of the parents were thrilled to find this place. The price for the party was really great too. For those who are interested, they do also have a bouldering section (age 14+ only) auto belay and standard belay walls, climbing clubs (kids and adults), meeting rooms and other classes (yoga, etc). All in all, I definitely recommend High Point Climbing. If you do a party here, definitely put a time 15 minutes prior to the actual start on the invites so that kids can get geared up and oriented asap so they can maximize climbing time.

Fun safe and clean environment. I visited from out of state next time I am in the Huntsville area I…read morewill be sure to go!

We only did the zip line which were two short zip lines that took about four minutes and it cost…read more$70 so we're not a big fan maybe they're better at the other things they do

Absolutely had the best time rappelling. Our group of four was guided carefully through the steps…read morewe had to take. We we're able to go down twice. The guides we're all very helpful and funny. It was a great new experience.