Where to Climb When it’s Rainy in Eugene.

The climbing in Eugene is great! We’ve got top-roping downtown and several crags within an hour of city limits. However, with 150 days of rain each year, climbers are left with no choice but to retreat inside. Luckily, we’ve got some pretty fun spots for that too!

Here’s a comprehensive list of everywhere to climb indoors in Eugene:

The Circuit Bouldering Gym

185 E 11th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

Located in the heart of downtown, The Circuit is the newest climbing gym in Eugene. The converted-garage houses over 200 distinct bouldering routes which are refreshed on a weekly basis. Additionally, you’ll find a 16’ kilter board, a dedicated weight area, and even a bar!

The Circuit also has locations in Portland, Tigard, and Bend that you can access with a membership.

Rates:

Day: $22 ($20 for student/youth/military)

Month: $91 ($81)

Annual: $800 ($700)

Elevation Bouldering Gym

348 Lincoln St, Eugene, OR 97401

Just down the street from The Columns (Skinners Butte), Elevation is one of the most popular spots to climb in town. The gym features plenty of bouldering routes from slab to roof climbing that are updated on a weekly basis. Additionally, they offer a moon board, kilter board, fitness area, designated kids climbing area, showers, and more. If you’re looking to get more involved in the climbing community in Eugene, or simply looking for some good exercise after work, you can’t go wrong at Elevation.

Rates:

Day: $19 ($17 for students. $15 for youth.)

Month: $80 ($70 for students. $60 for youth.)

Annual: $800 ($700 for students. $600 for youth.)

The Crux Rock Climbing Gym

401 W 3rd Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

Established in 1994, The Crux is Eugene’s oldest gym. It’s small, but typically less crowded than Elevation and the Circuit. And it packs a punch. Within its small quarters, The Crux houses a bouldering cave, several auto-belays, top rope and lead climbing options, as well as a fitness studio, showers, and even a cafe!

Rates:

Day: $17 ($23 with gear rental.)

Month: $60 ($78 with gear rental.)

The University of Oregon Rock District

1320 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403

The U of O’s Rock District, located within the Student Recreation Center is a great option for students. The gym offers a 30-foot-tall climbing wall for lead and top-rope climbing, as well as an adequate bouldering wall just on the other side. Because entry is free for students, this gym tends to be crowded on weekdays but it’s a great way to improve for free and join a community of climbers at the University.

The Rock District offers $15 belay lessons for anyone interested in top-rope and/or lead climbing.

Rates:

Free for full actively-enrolled students.