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Rise Up Climbing
4.7 ★★★★★ 154 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Lynchburg, Virginia
Plan your visit
- Gear rental nearly every climbing gym rents shoes (~$5–8 typical) and chalk; harness rental is often bundled with a ropes pass
- Waiver always required at climbing gyms — sign it online before you go to skip the front-desk line
- First timer? bouldering needs zero experience — rent shoes and walk in; staff will point you at the easiest problems
- Auto-belays mentioned here — clip in and climb ropes solo, no partner needed
- Kids programs classes, camps, or youth teams mentioned — check the current schedule
- Yoga & fitness mentioned alongside the climbing — ask about the class schedule and what a pass includes
- Ages families visit with kids 4–7, going by reviews
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd climb more than a few times a month
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (434) 845-7625
- Website riseupclimbing.com
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 1–7 PM |
What's inside
“They change up one of the bouldering walls every week and they have a lot of top roping and auto belay routes that I enjoy (some lead climbing too but I haven't done that yet)”
“They change up one of the bouldering walls every week and they have a lot of top roping and auto belay routes that I enjoy (some lead climbing too but I haven't done that yet)”
“They change up one of the bouldering walls every week and they have a lot of top roping and auto belay routes that I enjoy (some lead climbing too but I haven't done that yet)”
“They also have auto-belay, cave with a roof, lead climbing, top-rope, vert-wall, Moon Board, Stokt wall, gym equipment, hang board, yoga mats, snacks, drinks, etc.”
What climbers say again and again
“It was our first time doing this, and the staff was super friendly and helpful!”
“They change up one of the bouldering walls every week and they have a lot of top roping and auto belay routes that I enjoy (some lead climbing too but I haven't done that yet)”
“It was our first time doing this, and the staff was super friendly and helpful!”
From the reviews
Love the place. They explained how we should use everything. It was our first Time climbing AND we had a blast. I higly recommend to go there with kids. It's so much fun.
Rise Up was a blast for my active 6 and 10 year old grandchildren. Staff provided patient, thorough safety instructions for auto belaying. Ultimately, it was the responsibility of myself and the kids to follow procedures. I allowed them to climb and belay as much as they liked and then we went home for lunch.
We had a wonderful time as a family of four on our first climbing experience at Rise Up. JB and Stephen were very welcoming and helped explain and demonstrate everything to us safely.
Great climbing gym! I really like the employees there. They change up one of the bouldering walls every week and they have a lot of top roping and auto belay routes that I enjoy (some lead climbing too but I haven't done that yet)
Birthday parties at Rise Up Climbing
Rise Up Climbing hosts birthday parties — confirmed on their own site. Climbing parties come with staff who handle the harnesses and belaying, so parents can mostly watch. One thing that's different here: every guest needs a signed waiver — send the gym's waiver link to the other parents when you send invites, or check-in day gets slow. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular gyms.
Kids classes & camps at Rise Up Climbing
Reviews and the gym's own info mention kids programs at Rise Up Climbing — climbing classes, school-break camps, or a youth team where kids learn technique from coaches instead of just scrambling around. Program schedules and age groups change each season, so check the current lineup before you plan around one.