Top 3 Climbing Gyms of Utah

In 2024, Bouldering with Joel conducted a survey of nearly 6,000 public reviews in order to determine the best climbing gyms of Utah. Through this, we were able to figure out the top 3 of the state. Want to learn about the rock climbing gyms that didn’t quite make the list? You can read about them in our article “Find a Rock Gym in Utah“.

3. Momentum Climbing – Lehi, Utah

You can find the Lehi location of Momentum Climbing when you visit 401 South 850 East. Nearly 1,200 public reviews found this rock climbing gym to have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars. One reviewer, Colton Sears, wrote “I’ve been going here for about a year now and they are always swapping out the old climbs for new ones and recently expanded the gym!”.

Some amenities of this rock gym include 21,000 square feet of climbing terrain, 500 square feet of kids’ bouldering terrain, over 225 boulder problems, yoga classes, climbing classes and fitness classes.

Pricing for this facility is as follows: $25 for a day pass, $209 for a 10 Punch Pass, $84 (plus a $59 initiation fee) for a monthly membership and $999 for an annual membership. Discounts are available to youth, couples and families.

2. Momentum Climbing (Millcreek) – Salt Lake City, Utah

The Millcreek location of Momentum Climbing can be found at 3173 East 3300 South in Salt Lake City, Utah. Nearly 1,600 public reviews found this rock climbing gym to have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Reviewer Cameron Heyword wrote “The first thing you notice when walking in is the scale of the massive lead climbing wall they have. The routes are always fun and the bouldering wall allows you to practice a wide variety of climbing skills.”.

A few features of this rock gym include 40,000 square feet of climbing terrain, over 180 roped climbing routes, over 100 boulders, yoga classes, climbing classes, fitness instruction and more.

Rates for this climbing gym is as follows: $25 for a day pass, $209 for a 10 Punch Pass, $84 (plus a $59 initiation fee) for a monthly membership and $999 for an annual membership. If you are a couple, youth or family, be sure to ask about what discounts are available to you.

1. Momentum Climbing – Sandy, Utah

The Sandy location of Momentum CLimbing can be found at 220 West 10600 South. Over 1,800 public reviews found this climbing gym to have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. One reviewer, RJ Christensen, wrote “I’m an experienced climber of 30 years and I have worked in gyms climbing gyms in the past. I have visited climbing gyms across the country and this is one of the best I’ve been to.”.

Some features of this rock climbing gym include 20,000 square feet of climbing terrain, over 180 roped climbing routes, over 180 boulders, yoga classes, climbing classes, fitness instruction and more.

Prices for the Sandy location of Momentum Climbing are: $25 for a day pass, $209 for a 10 Punch Pass, $84 (plus a $59 initiation fee) for a monthly membership and $999 for an annual membership. Reduced rates are available for couples, youth and families.