LEF Climbing is a premier rock climbing gym in Lexington, KY, located at 916 N Broadway. Known for its friendly and helpful staff, the gym offers a variety of climbing options for all skill levels, including bouldering and auto belayed climbs. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and equipped with a weight room. One highlight includes its frequent route changes, ensuring a fresh and engaging experience each visit. LEF Climbing also fosters a welcoming community with special events and competitions.
Although the gym has garnered high praise, it can get crowded during peak hours, and they do not accept walk-ins after 5 PM. Despite these minor drawbacks, LEF Climbing remains a highly recommended destination for both novice and experienced climbers.
Pros:
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Suitable for all skill levels
- Clean and well-maintained facilities
- Frequent route changes
- Variety of climbing options
- Well-equipped weight room
- Family-friendly environment
- Special events and competitions
- Flexible hours accommodating late schedules
Cons:
- Gets crowded during peak times
- No walk-ins after 5 PM
- Limited leg exercise machines in the weight room
Location / Contact
- Address: 916 N Broadway, Lexington, KY 40505, United States
- Phone:+1 859-523-0518
- Email:[email protected]
- Website:lefclimbing.com
Rating Stats
Reviews (20)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.8-star.
This business has 20 reviews.
The address is: 916 N Broadway, Lexington, KY 40505, United States .
The contact number is +1 859-523-0518
This service is listed under Rock Climbing Gym .
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Elise Oren
1 year ago
3 and 4 stars for facility, staff, and setting. 0 stars for music. If you want to get psyched to cry in a bathtub LEF has the tunes for you. Coming from a large west coast gym I can assure ownership that there exists appropriate, family …
Rawson D.
1 year ago
One of the best facilities I’ve been to of its size. Would highly recommend to any climber regardless of experience or ability.I’ve been going to LEF 5+ days per week for the past six weeks in place of a regular commercial gym membership. Leaving Lexington I have zero complaints or qualms with my membership. I met Gwen my first day and saw her frequently throughout my time at LEF. She was highly professional and very engaged; she consistently coached me and others while she wasn’t working the front.Facility: the facility is very clean and a great size for the population of the surrounding community. The main climbing room is consistently clean and auxiliary areas are well maintained. LEF also provides a weight room for members, which is well equipped, even for serious lifters. My only complaint is lack of hamstring curl or leg extension machines. There are also 4 different moon boards. I can only speak to bouldering but problems are frequently rotated/set and are made with various techniques/experience levels in mind.Management: I had limited interaction with management, but I can only infer that they’re engaged and experienced. Community engagement appears to be a top priority with speciality nights/events. Staff are of a high-caliber in both technical expertise and customer service. Management demonstrates active capital investment into the facility with two new moon boards being set up (originally just two) going into August. LEF management is doing something right!Culture: overall very friendly and cooperative culture at LEF. I only had 2 interactions over the past 6 weeks with other climbers that would lead me to believe otherwise.Again, I would highly recommend LEF to any climber in the area or for those passing through. LEF has set the standard for the next gyms in my bouldering journey.
Camel Cam
1 year ago
Lots of boulders and top ropes / lead climbs. Good training facilities. Staff was nice.
Matt Ladwig
1 year ago
Incredible place with a great vibe. Gwen helped my 5 year old and 2 year old and she was very kind and helpful.
Damesha Bailey
1 year ago
The kids really enjoyed and the staff were very helpful! Definitely will go again
Becky Fronheiser
1 year ago
Great place to take kids and adults.
Chris Dumas
1 year ago
They don't accept walk-ins! So if you try to come in after 5, it's a no-go.That said, if you're close they will try to accommodate.The gym is awesome and everyone is friendly. Can't wait to go back!
Jacob Eustace
1 year ago
Best climbing gym in the area, family friendly with a nice weight room, great bouldering, and plenty of climbing walls.
Justin Karsnitz
1 year ago
Great place to climb when it's not busy. I'd give it 5 stars if it wasn't crowded so often. If they were open earlier or later this may help.
Jacob Robinson
1 year ago
It's a great place for people who are ready to begin there journey in rock climbing. lots of amazing people here