I've been to the Earth Treks in Columbia and Timonium but this one is better because it is so much bigger!! There are spaces for top roping, bouldering, and lead climbing. They have SO MANY classes that are super helpful. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Earth treks climbing center is one of the biggest ive ever been to.It had sooo many different walls to test. My faviroute was wall 109.
This gym exceeded our expectations! I wish I lived closer - I would be there every day if I could! HIGHLY recommend this gym to ANYONE!
This is great for the day you planned to hike but it is raining. good family fun! great workout and very safe.
This was our first time rock climbing and we felt very comfortable. The instructors were very helpful and made sure you understood all the terminology and rope tying techniques. After the class you are allowed to return another day to become certified in belaying.
We took our kids for open climb, which was a good introduction to climbing. The only downside is that we had to pay about $30/kid for 3 climbs. The littlest kids got scared just a few feet off the ground, but they still counted that as one of their 3 climbs. I don't know if we could afford to make a regular habit of it. It seems to be more of a Millennial scene (and probably not a bad place to either meet someone or bring a date).
Let me preface by mentioning that I am actually a member at Earth Treks and absolutely love it for a variety of reasons all of which I will apply to visitors to our area... The staff is absolutely amazing and friendly; they would never make you feel like an outsider, regardless of if you are a first time climber or a seasoned veteran wanting to get a few climbs in while visiting the DC area. That being said, if you are a climber and you are visiting DC, you MUST come to Earth Treks as it is the largest indoor climbing gym in America! They change their routes on a monthly basis, have a huge bouldering area, strength training, classes... The list goes on!
Nestled behind Marlo Furniture, you would never expect such a big indoor rock climbing center to be here. But it is, and it is a lot of fun for beginning or experienced climbers. The support from the staff is great and it seems very safe, as you are buckled in tightly as you climb. There is something for every level, too, so no matter how experienced you are, you will be challenged. It is great, too, for the beginner, as the staff spends the time to help you out. Great fun and good exercise for a rainy day!
Best climbing facility in the DC area. Tallest indoor walls in the area with an incredible variety of walls suitable for beginners and experts alike. The only complaint would be how busy it gets on the weekends. Parking can be crazy, but usually you don't have to wait too long to get started.
We've been there for birthday parties and really enjoyed it. We took some Scouts in recently - very safe and enjoyable outing. They learned alot and had a great time.