Portland Rock Gym, located at 21 NE 12th Ave, is among the top climbing gyms in Portland. The gym offers diverse climbing options, including rope climbing, bouldering, and unique wall textures, perfect for climbers at all levels. In addition to climbing, the gym includes yoga classes and a welcoming community feel. Professional and passionate instructors like Brandon, Dan, Molly, and Anne consistently receive high praise for their supportive teaching styles.
Although the gym boasts a clean facility and top-notch class offerings, it can get crowded during peak times, and membership prices have recently increased. Nevertheless, Portland Rock Gym is a highly recommended spot for welcoming, safe, and challenging climbing experiences.
Pros:
- Variety of climbing options
- Highly praised instructors
- Free week of gym access with intro classes
- Welcoming community
- Clean facilities
- Includes yoga classes
- Supportive staff
- Autobelays available
- Unique wall textures
- Great for all skill levels
Cons:
- Can get crowded
- Recent membership price increases
- Bouldering classes fill up quickly
Location / Contact
- Address: 21 NE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97232, United States
- Phone:+1 503-232-8310
- Website:portlandrockgym.com
Rating Stats
Reviews (110)
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 110 reviews.
The address is: 21 NE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97232, United States .
The contact number is +1 503-232-8310
This service is listed under Rock Climbing Gym .
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Madison Richardson
1 year ago
We did the First Ascents Class with Molly and it was awesome! She did a great job giving us a blend of practical info and skills and history about rock climbing and the culture. We can’t wait to go back!
Taylor C
1 year ago
Love the yoga classes, I take Phoebe's phenomenal flow and restore class, and the variety of routes for bouldering, top -roping and lead climbing. Just took a lead class with Brandon and he was an excellent teacher, very fun and supportive!
Al P
1 year ago
Big thanks to Jacquie and Dan who were phenomenal as the instructors for the Intro to Belay climbing! Really passionate and made me feel welcome and engaged during the class and gym tour. #fourthingsbutoneofthemistenthings
Brian Davis
1 year ago
Took the "Intro to Climbing" course with Dan today and it was great! The small class size (five or six people) meant a good mix of one-on-one time and group instruction while learning the basics of rope-handling and belay commands. Dan was great: very friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable!
Michael Anzalone
1 year ago
I’m taking the lead class right now, and it’s been great. Took my first planned fall today - it was kinda far but not scary at all once I let go! I felt very supported and encouraged, but never pushed. Huge shout out to Molly and Brandon, you two are rad! Thanks for making this an incredibly fun learning experience!
Erik Domenighini
1 year ago
Portland Rock Gym's intro to top roping class was great. It was very fun and easy to learn during the two hour session. I felt safe and confident after the first climbing exercise.Big thanks to Jacquie and Dan. They were a pleasure to learn from and very fun to chat with. Can't wait to climbing there again soon.
Leah Woods
1 year ago
We did the Friday night First Ascents last night and loved it. There were so many options to try and we were guided by a fantastic instructor, Molly. She was clear, patient and encouraging and she got us through a big fear of heights so we could climb up some huge walls. Excellent facility, great people and perfect intro to climbing- will definitely be back!
Caryn Berley
1 year ago
Portland Rock Gym has been such a wonderful place to learn and grow as a climber. The staff is friendly, the routes have variety, and the new cafe has great sandwiches and smoothies!
Kele Rivers
1 year ago
Friendliest staff who make an effort to know you by name. Good variety of routes, whether you’re a V0 or V10 climber you’ll find a diverse style of setting. Keep an eye out for Rene or Dan behind the desk, they’re always ready to hype you up
Christina Daragan
1 year ago
My favorite climbing gym in Portland! It has bouldering, top-roaping, sports-climbing and even the tiles! Besides, yoga for climbers led by Taylor and Vinyasa by Lexi are the best! Keeping you toned and limber on the rest days. And have I mentioned the coffee shop on the second floor? What can I say, thus place rocks! 🪨 …