Best Climbing Gyms in New York (2026)

New York's trusted climbing gym offers a 40' indoor climbing area for beginners and experienced climbers. Join our community and reach new heights!

No need for prior experience. No reservation required. Offers top roping, bouldering, fitness classes, and more.

On the Hudson river. Chelsea Piers Fitness in Manhattan is home to one of the largest indoor rock climbing gyms in New York City, and one of the most challenging rock walls in the country. The 46' high by 100' wide main wall, the 14' high by 70' wide bouldering wall and the adjacent 16' high by 18' wide bouldering cave offer over 11,000 square feet of sculpted, three-dimensional imprint climbing surface with numerous, and continually changing climbing routes that will challenge novice and expert climbers alike. In addition, a radically designed, over-hung competition roof provides experienced climbers with the ultimate challenge.

Natural rock face 40' ft high with multiple routes.

5000 sq ft of indoor climbing surface, over 60 routes, bouldering room, campus and hangboards.

Natural cliff face rock climbing gym with overhang.

9000 square feet of climbing area. 30’ climbing gyms and a 25’ rappel tower. The wall has 2 crack climbs and separate lead wall and bouldering cave. There are more than 100 routes available.