Top 5 Climbing Gyms of Ohio
In 2024, we conducted a survey of nearly 3,000 public reviews in order to find the best climbing gyms of Ohio. Today we’ve complied the top 5 in order to help you find your new climbing gym. Climb Time and On The Rocks Climbing Gym are some of the top gyms of Ohio. Want to…
In 2024, we conducted a survey of nearly 3,000 public reviews in order to find the best climbing gyms of Ohio. Today we’ve complied the top 5 in order to help you find your new climbing gym.
Climb Time and On The Rocks Climbing Gym are some of the top gyms of Ohio. Want to learn of the 16 that did not make the list? You can read about them in “2024 Climbing Gyms Near Me: Eastern Ohio” and “2024 Climbing Gyms Near Me: Western Ohio“.
5. Climb Time (Oakley) – Cincinnati, Ohio
The Oakley location of Climb Time can be found at 4460 Orkney Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio. 260 public reviews gave this climbing gym an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars. One reviewer, Mr. FireRoter, wrote “This gym has a lot of challenging routes for advanced climbers while also having plenty of fun climbs for beginners on the auto-belays.
A few amenities of this rock-climbing gym include auto-belay stations, top-rope climbing stations, bouldering walls, lead climbing and more.
Pricing for this facility is as follows: $21 for a day pass, $180 for a 10 Punch Pass, $95 for a monthly membership and $949 for an annual membership. Reduced pricing is available for military, college students and groups.
4. Climb Time (Blue Ash) – Cincinatti, Ohio
The Blue Ash location of Climb Time is located at 10898 Kenwood Road in Cincinatti, Ohio. 275 public reviews gave this facility an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Reviewer, Michael Williams, wrote that this facility’s “…focus on bouldering equates to a staggering amount of problems to tackle with varying degrees and angles of climbs.
Some amenities of this climbing gym include bouldering walls, lounge space and general fitness equipment.
Rates for this climbing gym is as follows: $15 for a day pass, $130 for a 10 Punch Pass, $95 for a monthly membership and $949 for an annual membership. Discounts are available to college students and military.
3. On the Rocks Climbing Gym – Elyria, Ohio
On the Rocks Climbing Gym can be found at 8701 Leavitt Road in Elyria, Ohio. Nearly 270 public reviews gave this rock gym an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars. One reviewer, Ohio, wrote that this facility is “A fantastic place to climb, especially as a beginner.”.
Some features of this rock-climbing gym include: bouldering walls, top-rope climbing, auto-belay stations, yoga and more.
Prices for On the Rocks Climbing Gym are: $21 for a day pass, $178 for a 10 Punch Pass, $80 (plus a $20 initiation fee) for a monthly membership and $890 for an annual membership. Reduced pricing is available for students, seniors, military, first responders, youth, restaurant staff, ladies, couples, families and teachers.
2. Vertical Adventures – Columbus, Ohio
Vertical Adventures is located at 6513 Kingsmill Court in Columbus, Ohio. Over 330 public reviews gave this facility an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. Reviewer Elizabeth Ross wrote, “We traveled here from out of town to try out a different gym and VA did not disappoint.”.
A few features of this climbing gym include bouldering walls, top-rope climbing, lead climbing, auto-belay stations, yoga and more.
Monthly memberships are $99 (plus a $39 initiation fee) while annual memberships are $1089. If you are a student, military member, couple or family be sure to ask about what discounts are available to you.
Some benefits of opting for a membership at this rock-climbing gym include unlimited first time guest passes, a 15% discount in the gear shop, free yoga, discounted climbing classes, one free returning guest pass per month, access to all 5.life locations and access to Vertical Adventure’s referral program.
1. Shaker Rocks – Shaker Heights – Ohio
Shaker Rocks can be found at 3377 Warrensville Center Road in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Nearly 360 public reviews have this rock gym an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. One reviewer, Penny Dreadful, wrote “…the routes change frequently enough to keep it fresh but not too quickly you can’t finish a project.”.
Some amenities of this rock-climbing gym include 14,000 square feet of climbing terrain, over 200 routes and boulder problems, a kilter board, campus boards, hang board, a yoga studio and a gear shop.
Pricing for this facility is as follows: $22 for a day pass, $189 for a 10 Punch Pass, $83 per month (plus a $45 initiation fee) for a monthly membership and $910 for an annual membership. Reduced rates are available to youth, military, graduate students and families.
A few benefits of choosing a membership over a day or punch pass include one free first time guest pass per day, a 10% discount in the gear shop, a 20% discount off of rental gear, a free belay class and access to members-only events.
