Climb a Boulder at Mission Cliffs

Exciting rock climbing, intensely fun fitness, and over 2,000 feet of bouldering!

Last updated: Jan 2024

  • $25-$30/person

Description

Welcome to San Francisco's oldest climbing gym located here at Mission Cliffs. You wouldn't know it was the oldest because it's the perfect blend of old and new, but the amount of fun and learning that you have here lets you know it is seasoned above the rest! With 50 ft high lead walls, 2,000 feet of bouldering, and awesome rock climbing courses; all your climbing needs will be fulfilled. If it's your first time, don't worry. Start with the Intro to Climbing course and learn the fundamentals of rock climbing. For the experienced climbers, top rope, boulder, and lead climb until your heart's content. There's also a full gym and yoga classes to relax after an afternoon of climbing. A fun way to fitness! 

Perfect for

For solo
For families with kids
For parents and grownups
Challenging

Good to know

$
Rental
Class
Open to public
Few hours
Onsite parking

Itinerary

  1. Complete signed waiver before climbing begins
  2. Get comfortable, learn safety, and prepare to climb
  3. Rock climb through obstacles while improving technique
  4. Try to make it as far as you can without falling
  5. Learn the art of bouldering
  6. Gain mental strength and take pictures of your progress
  7. Save your technique-until next time

Location & Hours

2295 Harrison St San Francisco, CA 94110

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Working Hours

Mon 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tue 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wed 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thu 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Fri 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sat 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Packing List

  • completed waiver
  • comfortable clothing
  • closed-toe/climbing shoes
  • chalk
  • harness
  • water

 4.6  ● Google reviews

  • Mercury Schroeppel

    5 months ago

    Really, really nice climbing space. Lots of tall walls, a very wide variety of climbs for people of all levels. The bouldering area is small, but you’re set if you like to top rope or lead. Whoever sets their routes does a great job -- the climbs are always very interesting, and they update them regularly. There’s lot of overhang, straight-up-and-down and a small slabby section. Lots of fun corner climbs. There‘s also a decent number of exercise machines and a weightlifting area. Bathroom and locker room areas are nice and clean. Nice general vibe Staff is always friendly and helpful. Basically, everything you’d want in a climbing gym, except it’s across town from me. 😫

  • Ranjith Mahalikudi

    a year ago

    Top notch climbing gym in SF. Great for lead and belay Bouldering section is a bit cramped when crowded. The weights section is pretty good. Good lockers and sauna

  • Anna K

    8 years ago

    The gym is awesome! They have all necessary equipment for climbing and for working out. There are a steaming room, shower with shampoo etc., they also provide with towels. Gets really full during rush hour, so the time using cardio section is limited (30min) during this hours.

  • Matthew Dwyer

    7 years ago

    Awesome walls with great routes set. Uses a lot of underclings and high steps. Also has a great gym area for an overall workout experience. Sean (Shaun?) was super helpful and was able to make my experience renting a harness and equipment quick and painless. Highly recommend going here for a good workout or warm up before going outside.

  • KC Consciousness

    7 months ago

    I enjoy coming to this gym because they have a sauna in the men's gym eventhough it's tiny. . With that said, I do take exception to their stupid illogical policy of allowing women into the men's locker room. Imagine if I went into the woman's locker room as a man, completely naked, what they would think.
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FAQs

Rules & Safety

Rock climbing equipment is available for rental. 

Memberships are available.

Anyone planning to belay in our gyms must pass our belay test. Belay tests are free to take and are offered throughout the day. Our gyms are not equipped with permanent grigris or auto belays, but not to worry—if you didn’t come with a partner, just let the front desk know and we’d be happy to find a new friend for you to climb with in the gym!

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