Berkeley Ironworks is a top-notch rock climbing gym located in Berkeley, CA. It offers a variety of climbing options like bouldering, rope climbing, and lead climbing. The gym is well-facilitated with weights, cardio machines, and a sauna, making it a comprehensive fitness hub. The staff is known for being friendly and helpful, and the gym maintains a clean and supportive atmosphere.
Consistent route resets and technical climbing challenges are a highlight here. However, the gym can get quite crowded during peak hours, and prices for day passes and memberships are on the higher side. Overall, BIW is a favorite among climbing enthusiasts in the Bay Area.
Pros:
- Wide variety of climbing options
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff
- Clean facilities and well-maintained equipment
- Comprehensive fitness equipment and amenities
- Sauna available
- Good variety of fitness classes
- Convivial atmosphere with a strong community feel
- Regular route resets keep climbing fresh
- Kid-friendly and inclusive environment
- Great location with parking available
Cons:
- Gets very crowded during peak hours
- High prices for day passes and memberships
- Some outdated gym equipment
Description
Indoor rock-climbing operation with many obstacles & lessons, plus a gym with variety of classes.
Location / Contact
- Address: 800 Potter St, Berkeley, CA 94710, United States
- Phone:+1 510-981-9900
- Website:touchstoneclimbing.com
Rating Stats
Reviews (120)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.7-star.
This business has 120 reviews.
The address is: 800 Potter St, Berkeley, CA 94710, United States .
The contact number is +1 510-981-9900
This service is listed under Rock Climbing Gym .
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Katrina Poole
6 years ago
Great weight room, lots of space to climb.
Daniel Choi
6 years ago
My happy place
Cody Ruminski
6 years ago
Nice size rock gym with weights cardio and a sauna.
Carla Freccero
6 years ago
They were great! Courteous, efficient, knowledgeable, almost no waiting time.
Keith Freilich
6 years ago
It's bigger and taller than other climbing gyms around here that I've been to
Coby BenPorat
6 years ago
Great all around gym. Nice balance of rope walls and bouldering problems to go along with standard gym equipment and group classes.
David L
6 years ago
Friendly staff and tons of walls to climb. Gym equipment is outdated and rusty, but hey, you don't come here for that. Overall a great place to climb.
michael edwin roberts jr
6 years ago
Best sauna of the Touchstone gyms. Interesting variety of climbing, lotta overhung routes a little stiffer than gwpc rating wise. 2nd best bouldering in the bay (see: dogpatch boulders) and great variety of classes. Lot of really fit boys girls men and women but a pretty open and welcoming environment. Way less cliquey vibe than the boulder area at gwpc.
Trei Campbell
6 years ago
Very pleased with Ironworks in Berkeley. My daughter was interested in rock climbing, so I reached out to see if they offered a camp over winter break. Initially they had said no, but then a few days later responded and said they had decided to move forward with youth winter camp. The communication, responsiveness and willingness to support the camp, I thought was awesome. My daughter was very excited every day to climb and cannot wait to go back for more! Even one of her classmates was there for the camp as well. Thank you for the great experience.
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6 years ago
Usually I take my 5 yo daughter to climb in Diablo Rock Gym in Concord - which is closer to our home, but it was packed on one of the weekends (they hosted an YCL event) so, we decided to visit the Ironworks.I was amazed by the place. It's huge and not so crowded in comparison to Diablo Rock gym.Staff is very nice.Definitely, will visit the gym occasionally.