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    Onsight Rock Gym

    4.8 (21 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Bouldering wall in kids area
    Saba S.

    As someone who had never even seen a climbing wall in person, much less actually climbed, I was was dubious of husband's request for a date at Onsight Rock Gym. I ended up having a blast! Don't hesitate to try this place just because you're an adult who has never climbed. The staff is super helpful. Furthermore, there is such a good vibe among the patrons. I think the nicest people in Knoxville must be climbers, because there was a real sense of comradery. Despite struggling at first, I never felt self-conscious. The other reviews have done a pretty thorough job describing the general awesomeness of Onsight Rock Gym, so I'll focus on the kids area. On my most recent visit, I brought my 2 year old son for the first time. He was beside himself with excitement. At the top of the mini bouldering wall is a platform with a slide. This is a great feature, especially for toddlers, because I didn't have to worry about how I was going to get him down once at the top out of my reach. We got a late start, so we didn't attempt the kids walls that require a climbing harness. At only $6 for child admission, we'll definitely go back! If you're looking for an activity that appeals to a broad age group of kiddos, I'd say climbing at Onsight Rock Gym is the #1 option in Knoxville!

    Sarena T.

    I brought my niece here over the Thanksgiving holiday for a little one on one time and to get away from a house with 10 people! Her special request for Auntie day was sushi & rock climbing. I chose Onsight because they have a dedicated kids climbing area that wouldn't interfere with the adult climbs, which are in a separate area. Everyone has to watch a safety video before beginning. You can rent all the equipment you need/want, but we just rented harnesses and climbed in our sneaks. Since she is a minor, we filled out online waivers prior to arriving. Kids under 13 are only allowed to auto-belay, and are not allowed to take lessons. Despite this, she still had a fantastic time! There were seven separate paths in the kids area that had pulley based autobelay cords suspended from the ceiling. There is also a small bouldering wall with a play area once you climb over the top and a slide to slide down. This is all housed in the event space that can be rented for parties. We didn't venture out into the adult area much, but there were probably a dozen or more paths, and a separate bouldering area. There are cubbies in the main area and lockers (bring your own lock!) in the women's restroom (and presumably in the men's as well. The staff were super friendly & helpful. Prices were reasonable! We were in town visiting family and would definitely return!

    Erika M.

    Holy crap! This place rocks! Get it?! It rocks....because it's a rock climbing gym. Ok...let's pretend that I never attempted that joke. I don't know anything technical about climbing. I have climbed at a couple of other gyms, both locally and out of state. What I know for a fact is that this place is legit. From the moment I walked in, I was put at ease with the level of professionalism by each and every staff member. They want you to have a blast, but that is never compromised for safety. This place is huge, and I really enjoy the pretty substantial bouldering area. They have plenty of areas for beginners to try their hand at climbing and there is no shortage of uber hard stuff for the seasoned climbers that are looking for a challenge. The facility itself is clean and always changing. They even have a room for private climbing events. Note: Check out their social media. It seems that they are always hosting fun events.

    At the top of the 52' Wall which I have fondly named Mount Everest.
    Ruann L.

    What a super fun place to spend a Friday night. I don't climb rock walls. I hike. I bike. I run races. I kayak. But I don't climb rock walls, until tonight. After getting the orientation, my climbing gear, and a super cool bag chalk, we headed to the walls. We started out with what they call the advanced staircase. It's a relatively easy climb to the top. And I felt rather accomplished after doing it. (Note: do you want to climb on the rocks that have the grippy things. The Belayer called it slaw hands. Whatever the proper terminology is, you want to make sure that you can grab a hold of the rock with your hands. Avoid the yellow rocks at all cost.) After I conquered the advanced staircase, the Belayer encouraged me to take on the vertical 52 foot while. I chose to go up on the blue rocks. Oh my gosh I made it to the top. But not without a lot of encouragement from the people standing on the floor. After this task, and a decent length break to recover my arms, I tackled the 55 foot wall which included a ceiling and several other obstacles. It was out of control hard. But I made it up over the top of the ceiling before I finally sat back and made my way down the wall. Not successful. I blame my spaghetti arms and blistered hands. I had the most fun ever. The Belayers were fantastic. Not one time did I feel like I couldn't do it. Not one time did I feel like they were laughing at me. Not one time did I feel inferior to far more experienced climbers. And to top it off, not one time did I ever feel in danger. I knew that the Belayer always had me. If I fell, they had me. If I needed a break to rest, they had me. The gym is super clean, smells wonderful, and all the staff are friendly, and helpful, and gracious. I honestly can't think of anything more fun to do on a Friday night. Now get on over to OnSight Rock gym. I'll race you to the top.

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