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Stanford Climbing Wall
4.3 ★★★★☆ 24 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Stanford, California
Plan your visit
- Gear rental available — the gym mentions rentals; shoes typically run ~$5–8 and a harness 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
- Kids programs classes, camps, or youth teams mentioned — check the current schedule
- Ages 0–18 — the gym's own stated range
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd climb more than a few times a month
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (650) 736-7768
- Website rec.stanford.edu
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
What's inside
“This is mostly a bouldering gym, since it is usually too crowded to set up top-rope or lead due to the routes being stacked and interwoven.”
What climbers say again and again
“Routes are fun, creative, and frequently updated by routesetters.”
From the reviews
Great student gym. Routes are fun, creative, and frequently updated by routesetters. Agree with the other comment that the V0-V3 routes are much harder than other commercial gyms in the Bay Area but the rating probably reflects the actual grades.
The setters did a fantastic job - the overall bouldering experience was creative and fun. I felt more challenged than I have been at commercial gyms. I wish the walls weren’t so slippery; smearing felt more difficult than usual. Overall would recommend a visit :)
Looks like a cool place. Close today but will check again later. Family climbing time (I.e. kids) Sat/Sun 1-4PM
Had a great time doing some facilitator led activities. Lovely space that gets fairly busy.
Kids classes & camps at Stanford Climbing Wall
Reviews and the gym's own info mention kids programs at Stanford Climbing Wall — 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.
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