Benchmark Climbing

A fantastic space for bouldering. Nice chill vibes, and just so welcoming, even as an out-of-towner. The walls themselves are quite big so plenty of routes to try. I would say that the initial difficulty curve for beginners is a bit steep (

Friendly staff and people in the gym. The equipment is clean and new. There's also a shower room too. Many different routes for different levels of challenges. It's also very working/laptop-friendly. No problem staying here for the whole day.

Love Benchmark at first visit today :) it is closer than Dogpatch (from downtown). Problems are interesting (v4+) - more cave than slab problems. The vibe is prob the best part, super chill. Reminds me of the Seattle Project - Fremont location. The gym is not big but feels airy and not crowded, no screaming/running children (!!!) on a Sunday morning (10a - 1p). Music is good, people are friendly. I feel bad for the lone person working here on this particular Sunday - it is a lot with people coming in / out and managing the whole 10,000 sqft space. THANK YOU ❤️ Pricing is comparable to any other city gym, cheaper than NYC. One pet-peeve: would be nice if they can open early, say 8a if not earlier. I will be back next time in town, which is monthly lol

Quality over quantity here. The routes are great, and really push you. The community and staff are some of the nicest I have met in the climbing scene. This place is truly a gem for climbers at all levels ~ the upstairs gives it just enough area to be a full time gym… but it is much smaller when comparing to the other gyms in the area. Maybe 1/4th or 1/3rd the size of Dogpatch for reference. Great vibe! Always happy to climb here! Stay awesome Benchmark ~

Great climbing gym in the middle of the city. There's plenty of space, both on the wall but also around the bouldering mattresses, there's a small gym + exercise machine and a shower the staff is very friendly and the set has a good difficulty progression. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is the steep entry price ($30 for a day pass) especially if you're not a local