This is a great one-stop gym for climbers of any experience level. I started climbing a little over…read morea month ago and love coming here - I've never actually looked forward to going to the gym until becoming a member at CRG. The staff and other members are not only incredibly friendly, but also very helpful to new climbers. I was worried about looking inexperienced or not knowing what to do for my first few weeks, but everyone is welcoming and willing to lend advice. In addition to top rope, lead, and bouldering, the gym also has a small section for cardio machines and weights. There's also a variety of workout classes offered, including yoga and HIIT. My favorite classes, though, are the climbing progression classes. Can't say enough good things about CRG!

We went to CRG as a late Valentine's date (two people afraid of heights) and had a climbing session…read morewith Alex. He was amazing and made both me and my partner feel relaxed and confident in our climbing skills. We were able to explore the gym and different level climbs while being encouraged by Alex. Thank you so much!

A bit difficult to find, but when we arrived Christian was extremely helpful and friendly. Because…read moreit was our first time, we got for 1/2 price. Christian got our equipment and provided training quickly. My grandson had a blast for 2 hrs. I would definitely recommend.

Today was such a fun day! A room full of energy, great vibes, challenges and a great workout! Phew!…read more Prime Climb is located in Wallingford right off the highway . Very easy to get to, follow the signs all the way to the back and you will find it! When you go in , you get checked in, there are cubbies and hangers. You can bring in your water if you wish . The rental will include harness and shoes. Make sure you wear gym Gear and dress comfortably! The employees will go Through an orientation step by step making sure you know how to take off the buckle from the Harness and how to fasten it. Safety tips, how to come down from the top when You have climbed up. Also the importance of the number and colors. I didn't know that the smaller the numbers it was somewhat easier than the others. They were all challenging but some more than others. There was bouldering, top rope and lead climbing, and auto belay system. This is a great place if you want to conquer fear of heights in any way or to work On upper body strength. I did great going up . It was like a puzzle, hands would get tired, shake but the most scary part for me was going down. Why?! We are tied and secured!? Matt was such a wonderful teacher for the time we spent there . Showing us step by step and cheering us on. Then we met Tracy whose a member there . Tracy was soo kind and nice also to give us tips and work with us! Tracy didn't let me give up when I felt tired. She reminded me it was ok to rest. She pushed me through and I made it to the top!! Wonderful people and a fun environment ! Can't wait to go back!

Awesome rock climbing gym that is inclusive and affordable. This location was a 30 minute drive, as…read morewere a few other gyms, but I found City Climb to be the most affordable. I dis my belay class and test here and feel confident doing top rope now. I had done day passes here and there, but never rock climbed consistently and I think this put me over the needle!! Doing the 2 week membership with the belay class for 50$ (with gear!) was a steal, great for beginners. Their website has a climber count so you can make sure you are going during non-busy times. I've found the mornings on the weekends to be quite relaxed. It is on the smaller side for a rock climbing gym but you can get all your needs here.

City Climb was awesome! I took my 8 year old and 5 year old here for the their first rock climbing…read moreexperience. Grady was their belayer and he was fantastic! Super encouraging and made everyone feel safe and confident. My son loved it and wants to go back. My daughter was scared but still tried it and was given high fives by the staff. She left feeling proud of herself. We were clearly beginners and were made to feel welcome and at ease. Def plan to come back. Worth the 30 min dr

I came to this place with a pretty large group of people. We rented out the shoes and they had us…read morewatch a video and sign a paper. We also bought some chalk from them to help with our grip! We had a blast here. I have personally never rock climbed before, but there were so many beginner friendly ones that I could actually do! The staff was friendly and helpful as well. It was a great experience and I would definitely come back when I visit Massachusettes again.

A great climbing gym for beginners and experts alike (though I'm definitely a beginner!). Helpful…read moreand friendly staff who don't coddle you--they make sure you're up to speed on belay technique and everything safety-related. This keeps the gym feeling really safe and professional, which I enjoy. I also love the variety of yoga and fitness classes, plus the free weights in the gym. It's the perfect mix for me of climbing, yoga (which I used to HATE and now generally enjoy, thanks to CRG) and weightlifting. The training area upstairs is also great for climbing-specific training, with a variety of hangboards, a kilterboard, and more. I really like the vibes here, and the music is great 99% of the time. Great atmosphere and a nice sense of community fostered by the staff with lots of events like queer climbing night, women's climbing night, and more. Honestly, my favorite reason for living in this area. Highly recommend visiting!

This is a great climbing gym!…read more I've been here a few times with my brother. I'm an intermediate climber and he's a beginner. The routes are accurately graded, challenging, and use a variety of holds on each grade. There's a variety of climbs at each grade so you never run out of climbs to try. There's also a small fitness section including an assault bike, rower, and some free weights. The staff is really friendly and knowledgeable as well. Every time I'm in the area, this is my favorite climbing gym to visit.

Great first experience at this spot: friendly and helpful staff, good facility…read more We went as a group of 3 with the $90 staff belay option. This is a good option for beginners and if you just want to start climbing and not worry about learning belaying. Anna was so supportive and helpful. The staff member helping you really does make or break the experience. We were given the harness to step into as well as shoes that should fit snugly. Then we started at the beginner wall to get our feet wet. We moved on to a few other walls, one with an automatic belay. The climbs are marked by difficulty level so a 5.8 is harder than a 5.5, for example, based on ease, size of the holds. You follow the color of your climb basically. We all got a good workout. An hour is good because you need to rest in between climbs usually. Perhaps the instruction option for 5 people would give you more techniques but this was fine for us. The space isn't that big but we didn't feel cramped. However if it was crowded you probably would have to wait. But no problems today on a Sunday at 11:30 am. If you have workout gloves they'd probably help with callouses on the hands. We didn't try the regular free climbs. There's cubbies to put your shoes and bags and lockers in the bathroom if you have a lock. I wouldn't want to bring anything valuable in there because there's a lot going on and someone intent on mischief could have a field day... hopefully not though! They seem to offer membership options and events. No issues parking. I would come back!

I'm a infrequent climber, if you can even call me that lol. Been to this place about a dozen times,…read moreand my daughter decided to have her 9th birthday here. I'm not knowledgeable on belaying, routes, difficulties, etc. However, I am knowledgeable on good people and feeling welcomed. RCF is definitely a good place for newbies. The staff is always welcoming, the people climbing are always willing to help when they can, and it's just a good vibe all around. My only disgruntle (and it isn't much of one), is when I called to book my daughter's birthday party, they said they didn't do birthday parties. But there was a birthday party there lol. I'm going to scratch it off as maybe me lacking to disclose it, and as you can tell I won't knock a star off so I'm not upset about it, but know there is an ability to have it for kids lol. RCF, keep up the good work.

Awesome to experience and we will be returning. The staff was willing to help us learn the basics…read moreof climbing, took us around the facility to teach us what the numbers on the wall meant; the appropriate way to fall without hurting ourselves and exchanging gear that was uncomfortable. The facility was clean, had enough space that you didn't feel on top of people and did not have to wait to climb particular walls. Highly recommended.

I really enjoy this hike. This was my first time in this particular section of Ragged Mountain…read more There's definitely a lot of interesting things to see all the old cars and the different path. Definitely enjoyed it. I think we did about 4 miles that day. I plan to go back to hike other paths in this area. I would recommend this area to go out different things to see.

I am part of GCP in which we do weekly hikes, this week we happen to go here and it was one of the…read moregood places to be, parking is plenty and has multiple loops, at the top you have great view point and can see New Heaven downtown from there. Its a 5mile hike and medium complexity.

No climb to Squaw Peak at Monument Mountain Reservation should by-pass the stairs up to the view of…read moreDevil's Pulpit! Take strenuous Hickey Trail up and continue after Squaw Peak to the marker!

I would 100% recommend taking an outdoor excursion with Kevin of Stone Age Rock Gym. A trio of us…read morewere visiting for fall foliage in late October and booked a half-day trip through the gym's website. We were able to fill out everything online, and Kevin reached out the afternoon before our climbing day to confirm the crag (east facing on Ragged Mountain, so we could be warm!), where we would park/meet, and any pertinent notes. Once there, Kevin had all the gear we needed, packed and ready to go. Harnesses, helmets, ropes, webbing, things I didn't know we needed but he had prepared for safety/security/fun. Then, we had a short approach and voila! A wall with plenty of climbs. Kevin led us up a scramble first to set up our first two top ropes and gave us a chance to rappel back down after we took in the incredible view from the top of Ragged Mountain. We spent the morning climbing a range of 5.6-5.8s, got to say hello to a friendly pup, and learned a lot about crag stewardship in the area. Our trip had a blast, and despite the wasp/bees that we were disturbing, we couldn't have pictured a better day. I'll be making an excuse to visit more often to take advantage of Connecticut's great climbing scene, Kevin's knowledge, and relationship with the local climbing community. Yelpers, you won't regret it!

Best place to learn everything you need to know about rock climbing.... look for Kevin. We were in…read moreDelaware for a weekend, went to a rock climbing gym, staff there were impressed with whatever Kevin taught us. Overall, this place is mad fun to be in. Very addicting. This place will keep you motivated if you're not someone that likes to get to the gym.

Beautiful hiking trail! Muddy in the beginning, so wear hiking boots or shoes with good grip. The…read moreoverlooks are amazing and worth every minute. About 1 hour and 20 minutes to and from The caves. Rugged terrain towards the caves Not for the beginner, so plan accordingly. Snacks, water and maybe a walking stick

Trail has some lovely views, some steep up and down sections but no actual rock scrambling…read morerequired, and if you plan ahead you can find the elaborate rock etchings done over 200 years ago by patients of an 18th century small pox inoculation center! Also, when I went most recently, somebody built a pretty sick rope swing in the woods. Not sure how safe it is, but if it doesn't crap out on you it's a nice little adrenaline rush if you start your swing at the tree branch. Now for some tips to get the most out of your hike: Pro tip #1: if you're doing this as an after work hike, park yourself at Alliance Occupational Health and catch the trailhead across the street. Can't speak as to whether this would be ok during their normal business hours tho. Pro tip#2: go to the local library where they can provide you with a map on how to find hospital rock, just off the trail, with stone carvings made 200 years ago. -side tip- bring flour with you to dust the rocks with so you can make out thyme carvings better for pictures Pro tip #3: Bugspray.