I have been going to triangle for almost 2 years and it pains me to leave a one star review. But I had to cancel my membership for some non-negotiables. Pros: - The staff: They are pleasant, knowledgeable about climbing, and a joy to be around. - Climbing: Engaging, and I love the routes they come up with. - Community: Great people, and truly what I'll miss most. Cons: - Filth: There is no regular professional cleaning service and the grime continues to be ignored. It has built up to a point I cannot justify paying the exorbitant price. -- There have been small black bugs in the spa shower since July 2025, and I have notified staff several times. They have multiplied in this time. Picture/video attached. -- There is black mold in both the steam room and sauna. I have notified staff several times. I go to the steam and sauna for my asthma, but it only makes it worse at Triangle. Pictures attached. -- For those that aren't spa-goers, it may disgust you to learn that triangle staff, after acknolwedging the aforementioned points, said the nastiest thing in the gym is the rock holds. -- The turf in the weight room is sticky in parts and matted down with conglomerated sweat. - Unresponsive: I brought up issues many times with staff, but the cleanliness never gets addressed. It took over a year of multiple members complaining about urine stains and smells in the mens bathroom for them to simply add an air freshener and smell-reducing pad to the toilets. -- I do NOT expect your desk staff to clean the whole facility. This requires a competent professional service. -- A response from triangle to a prior review from a month ago mentioned a professional crew within "the coming week or so." There has been no change, not in the last month, not in the last 2 years. - Pricing: I originally paid the individual membership price of $89 a month. When my roommates discovered the group plan we were told it would be $39 each for 3 members. Seemed too good to be true but we were reassured. Online, 3 members should amount to $197 ($66 each). Turns out we were charged $267 ($89 each) per month of our group membership. Triangle has not returned any of our contact about this overcharging and it is beginning to feel predatory. So, Triangle, I implore you to: 1. Clean your entire facility. It's embarrassing. 2. Provide straightforward pricing for memberships and make sure all staff are trained in this before they sign people up. 3. Respond to your members concerns. We want to keep being a part of Triangle. Thank you, and I would be elated to see these changes and revise my review to reflect them. read more

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I joined Yelp to leave this review here because I am at my wits end. I reluctantly agree with Jared's 1-star review that TRC does not keep up its facility. 5 stars to the staff, setters, and community. 1 to the management and upkeep. Have been member 2 yrs, roughly 3 times a week. In that time, the spa has had either or both the hot tub or the cold plunge out of temp/order at least once a week. When I finally spoke up about it in Jan 2026, the spa closed for several weeks for "repair". The hot tub remains broken/tepid, and the cold plunge has been over 50F, sometimes 65F, most days since they replaced the chiller, though it's set at 46F. The sauna bench is collapsing from rot. Yes there's mold. Saw the bugs in Jared's video--that's where you shower before you get in hot/cold tubs. The spa floor has been cleaner most days, but still has the occasional muck and mud suggesting nobody has looked at it all day. Last year there was a piece of green chewing gum on the floor for 3 months. Audio system in common area is blown/distorted--since late 2025. Maybe turn it off if it's pumping out static and you're not willing to fix it? Problem solved. Exercise bike missing pedal straps since Sept 2025 despite 3+ emails to TRC. Why do you leave a broken machine in this room? Maybe remove it if you're not willing to fix it? Problem solved. So much of this is own-goal stuff. Painful to see. Infuriating to pay for. My emails to ask these things be fixed have been met with a mixture of genuine understanding, lip service, advice on "how I shouldn't feel about it", and assurances that they're looking into it. I'm not a hot tub repairman, but for the 5-6 weeks? the spa was closed to unsuccessfully repair it, a new one could have been installed that is current tech. The CEO graciously offered me a refund on me and my partner's $1400+ annual prepaid membership. I hope I do not have to take him up on that, I would miss my friends and climbing partners and the excellent work of the setters (yall rock). I am afraid to get my hopes up, but am leaving this here less as a warning to others and more in an effort to light a fire under the operators to maintain their facility and provide the services its members pay for. read more

I haven't rocked climbed in years, so my friend and I decided to do a friend date here. As first time guests, we got complimentary shoes and a harness (which saved us $10 each). My friend and I had a really good time and the staff seemed nice although we didn't get to interact too much. We only did auto belay routes, but next time I'd love to have someone belay and do different routes! I'll definitely come again! read more

Triangle Rock Club - Rock Climbing Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I love this climbing gym! They offer phenomenal deals here. My favorite is their Groupon that gets you a belay class and two weeks of climbing. I split a couple's membership which makes it a little cheaper than the individual one. My favorite thing about the membership is you have a guest pass every month where someone can climb for free. If it's your first time at this gym, you can also climb for free. If you don't want to boulder or use the auto-belay and don't have a friend to belay you, I highly recommend checking out their meetings on Meetup.com. Your first time will be free and you can make new friends. I appreciate that this gym is more than just a climbing gym. Triangle Rock Club has a lot of workout equipment in their mini gym section. They also offer great workout and yoga classes early in the morning or in the evenings. I wish they offered classes midday as well. As for the climbing walls, they're amazing! They have a short room and a tall room for you to try. Each course has a fun or witty name. Although I'm not big on bouldering, the boulder room is great too. They also make sure to change the routes frequently. Like I mentioned, your first time is free, but try out that Groupon special. I highly recommend checking this place out. It rocks! read more

Triangle Rock Club - Outside - Rock Climbing Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Visited a few friends in RVA, and I always wanted to check out the climbing gyms here, so I had o give Triangle a visit! Boulders: Plenty of boulder routes and the walls were left plenty of space across one another. The route grading here is fair for the most part. There are some route setters that set a couple of V1s that I didn't agree with, almost kind of gatekeeping beginner climbers from attempting climbs due to the route set. But overall, plenty of awesome routes to try. Top Rope: Top rope area is across the bouldering area, and its really nice. Plenty of walls with a fair amount of auto belays. Grading here was pretty fair from what I saw. The Gym: Gym area was very nice. Very clean and spacious, with a ton of quality equipment to go around. Also a nice perk here is that there is a sauna and an ice bath in one area! Overall, a 4/5! Very solid climbing gym. Nice boulder/Top Rope walls and staff here are friendly! I'll be back for sure. read more

My friend invited me to join her for a day of rock climbing. I had not been rock climbing in a very long time and was a little nervous but the staff helped me feel at ease and confident. I enjoy auto belay so that I can do my own thing and they had a good selection of paths with auto belay. We had a great time and I will definitely be back. read more

Bought my membership Dec 30 because I came to climb so often that it made the most sense compared to Peak. There is a student discount, but none for military, teachers, or health care providers like Peak does. Tall walls directly adjacent to the entrance area offer a nice selection of routes with, I believe, five auto-belays. In that area, downstairs to the right, there's a section of the wall with the different types of holds labeled to help show new climbers. Phase 2 opened a new section of the building and is amazing. 47 feet tall walls including a speed wall, two crack lanes, a nice overhang, slab-y climbs, and auto belays. There are usually staff floating to belay if you don't have a partner- which is awesome. Belay and lead climbing classes are available, but usually during the week after 5/6. Plenty of HIIT and yoga classes to choose from. Advantages over Peak: Proper changing room. Bathrooms close by. Larger gym. Sauna/hot hub. Larger gym area. Bouldering area is smaller and shorter than Peak. Still, the smaller confines feel more cozy and encourage more interaction between climbers I think. No competition wall. There's a small cave(?), overhangs, a slab wall, and a "grenade". No roof climbing aside from the short bit you're at the bottom of the overhang. New routes every Wednesday and Thursday going around the room section by section. Good amount of merchandise and lots of snacks and drinks. read more

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So my husband and I were looking for different date night ideas, and like any wise wife, I went searching on Groupon! With Groupon we were able to get a two-week pass for $40. This is actually a steal. When you go in side, you're greeted by pleasant staff and if you're a non-member, you have the option of paying $15. With our visit, we were given a lesson on how to auto belay, and had to observe an orientation video. With our two-week pass, we're able to use the gym facilities, spa, and lockers. They have a boulder wall, as well as multiple climbing walls with levels of difficulty. The experience was definitely fun, and we're excited to utilize other services while we have this pass. read more

Visited this gym under odd circumstances (long story I guess) but my partner and I were able to haul our luggage inside from a plane ride and climb here for several hours before check-in at a nearby hotel. Incredibly clean, big walls with a variety of moves, and nice staff in this gym. read more

I recently bought a membership here and I'm really enjoying it. It's a bit pricier than the competing gym but I feel it offers quite a bit and has a few perks. I love the yoga and fitness classes that are included as well as member events and member perks to invite guests and friends to climb for free. The walls are great and they switch routes fairly often so there is always something new to climb. The yoga classes are nice and the workout classes are a true workout. After leg day, I could hardly move the next 2-3 days and it was only a 30 minute class. Kicked my butt for sure but in a good way My two complaints are how unsanitary the place is. On multiple occasions I have seen dried blood marks on the walls from injured climbers. I would make a bigger deal of this if it weren't common at most climbing gyms but it's more of a shock the first time and then you get over it so just a warning. Second, the auto belays are few and have been very easy recently. If you don't have a belay partner, you could get bored quickly at this gym. read more

I really like this gym. The walls are super high and you definitely get a bang for your buck! During COVID, they require a reservation but it's really no big deal to go online ahead of time. They have two main top rope climbing areas (one around 25 ft and the other around 50 or 55 ft. I think. They also have a Bouldering area, a yoga studio and a full workout gym. Not too bad if you ask me! Belay test is straight forward if you already know what you're doing but they do offer lessons if you're new to the sport. Everything seemed clean, well maintained and had a friendly staff. I've been here twice so far and plan on getting a punch pass to save some money is the long run. It's a little far from me so I'm not sure if a membership makes sense for me but otherwise I would definitely get one. read more

*Review based off on my Yoga class experience* My friend, Heather Mawn, is actually the yoga foundation teacher (teaches on Tuesday at 11 am - noon). I've taken some of her classes before at Crunch and she is fabulous. She's open to recommendations and in the beginning of each class she'll ask if anyone has any injuries or request to focus on. She has been so helpful with me especially since I was MIA with Yoga after have a C-section with my little one back in April. Now that my incisions have healed, she has been helpful in helping me stretch and strengthen my core. I really enjoy her foundation yoga class. Very enlightening and helpful for me to get back into the Yoga I've missed doing. read more

As an avid boulderer for 12+ years, I really value a gym that prioritizes route setting -- not just the quality, but also the frequency. TRC RVA nails it here -- Every wednesday 1/6th of the bouldering area is reset and the new boulders are graded (down to the V grade with + and - detail) and tagged. The holds stay clean thanks to the frequency of the setting and a community of folks who know the value of brushing! Basically you have 6 weeks to send -- more than enough time to project, but not enough time to get bored. It's easy to stay stoked and get strong here. PLUS: The facilities are nice -- maybe nicer than us grungy climbers deserve, but having clean and spacious locker rooms with showers is certainly a positive. read more

Do not trust these people. Cancelled last year in April and just discovered they have been charging me ever since! These people are dishonest and crooks and should be ashamed of themselves. read more

TRC-RVA is the BEST! I can't say enough great things about them. The facilities are bright, clean, and spacious. There are separate rooms for the gym and yoga studio so you don't have the whole gym staring at you when you workout. The gym has a great set-up with plenty of free weights, bosu balls, resistance bands, TRX, and cardio machines. It is never overcrowded and always room to workout. I love taking the fitness classes with Kev, he is the best ass kicker to get in shape. While I climbing in high school, I am just getting back into and by no means a hardcore climber. I boulder V1-3 and top rope 5.9-5.10. Yes, the walls are higher at Peak but once they finish the second room at TRC, the top rope options are going to amazing. While the bouldering is not as expansive or high as Peak RVA, I find it to be the perfect size and a very welcoming environment to all climbers. The setters work hard to replace problems all the time! I have no idea why there is a one-star review for this place, it is NOT deserved at all and seems spiteful to me. All the staff have been nothing short of amazing. They are helpful, funny, and always have a smile on their face. Overall a fantastic place and can't wait for the new room to be built! read more

I joined this new Gym and it has been incredible! The climbing walls and equipment are state of the art! They have Rogue weight equipment, yoga and a spa. The staff have been extremely kind and helpful. The manager, Kayla spent allot time explaining gym rules, procedures, safety and even had a belay class. They are going be building another adjoining building that will make TRC-RVA one of the highest inside walls in VA. Highly recommends this place, the staff not only try to make you comfortable and safe but truly seem to be proud of their gym. read more

Triangle Rock Club - Amazing staff and gym! Extremely helpful! - Rock Climbing Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I'm a super new climber, so take my review with a grain of salt, but I've had nothing but extremely positive experiences at Triangle Rock Club. The gym just opened, so they're obviously still working out a few kinks, but the facility is great and the staff is extremely helpful and friendly. I was nervous to join but I'm so glad that I did! read more

Basing this review off of the auto-belay system only because that is what my daughter and I used--their system is terrible. I crashed to the ground as did another adult who was climbing there. It's too slow to "take" and then the fall is too fast. Even a staff member told me it freaks him out too. The facility itself is nice and seems clean which warrants the 3 stars but for new climbers there are other Richmond area options that are better (and safer). read more

the walls here are mediocre at best. It was your first time playing this might be an OK place but they're better places in Richmond for actually climbing. The staff also seems like they have something better to do than help you. As an experienced climber from the Richmond area I wouldn't waste my time here or my money. read more

Was here the other day, and it lived up to my hopes! The staff was friendly, helped me, answered my questions. The pricing is fair, for a first time visitor it is only $15 and that comes with shoes and a harness(which is a steal). They have adequate wall space, but very few autobelays only 4 or 5 if I remember correctly. The amenities are great as well the Spa, Yoga Room, and Gym are all very clean. Not much for beginner bouldering mostly V4 and up. Still even if you are a beginner there is a lot of problems you can still do. There are not that many people who were there while I was, so the private atmosphere and helpful customer service really adds to the experience. In my opinion one of the best climbing gyms in RVA. read more

This is a very nice facility with a lot of potential. We came here to do some bouldering so I can't review the ropes area. The space is great but the setting needs some attention. It was apparent that the setters did not take into account that climbers come in different heights. When someone can climb a V7 after just a few tries but gets shut down on a V3 due to height, then there's a problem. I also found myself very confused on several problems as to what the intended beta was. There were several mid boulder "what the f*** is this" moments. The problems also did not have much variety as far as movement. I felt like I was doing all the same moves no matter what problem I was trying. But again, very nice facility, and I'm sure the setting will get better since this place is still new. read more

Killer climbing gym! Not the largest but certainly the best use of the available space. Great bouldering is the result of clever setters and this place must have wizards setting for them. Self belay top rope routes are soft on the grade and the fall speed was a little too fast for the rather thin padding, but otherwise very nice. Staff was extremely helpful, the place was really clean for a climbing gym and I'll be back! read more