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The Circuit Bouldering Gym SW
Climb, Connect, Conquer – Your Premier Bouldering Destination in Portland!
5(5 reviews)
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Access to all climbing walls with routes updated regularly for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced climbers.
Fun and engaging party packages with patient instructors, games, and a dedicated kids' area with tables and a slide.
Weekly yoga sessions, such as Monday nights, to complement climbing with flexibility and relaxation.
Well-equipped gym space with machines and free weights for a full-body workout beyond climbing.
Affordable access options including Groupon passes and monthly $5 day pass weekends for budget-friendly visits.
Coaching and guidance for all ages, helping climbers improve technique and safety in a supportive environment.
Climb, Connect, Conquer – Your Premier Bouldering Destination in Portland!
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The Circuit Bouldering Gym SW is a top-rated climbing facility located at 6050 S Macadam Ave in Portland, OR, offering a welcoming and dynamic environment for boulderers of all skill levels. With a 4.7/5 rating from 155 reviews, we pride ourselves on providing technical and fun climbs, well-maintained routes, and a supportive community. Our gym features diverse bouldering walls, including unique setups like the icicle wall, a dedicated kids' climbing area with a slide, and a fitness section with machines and free weights. We also host yoga classes and special events like birthday parties, making us a perfect spot for families, fitness enthusiasts, and serious climbers alike. Come experience the fun and challenge that makes us a local favorite!
I love this gym. It’s a second home to me. If you are an aggressive boulder, the grades here are very soft. If you come from Europe or Asia, the grades are very very very soft. I don’t mind it at all though. The climbs are technical and fun at almost all levels, though 1 and 2 are mostly ladder climbing. I think if you consider 3 as 1 you’re closer to grade from there up. Ignore the grade and just have as much fun as you can. This gym is super fun. Seven feels around a six, and eight up are close or at grade. The gym is very well maintained, and the staff are great folks. My life would be much less if this gym weren’t around.
our 6 year old had her birthday here and had a great time - it was truly the perfect thing for a dozen kindergarteners to get their energy out, they were so engaged the whole time and no one wanted to leave! welcoming and patient instructors who set up fun games, great kids climbing section in a corner with tables and chairs for byo food/drinks and an epic slide (!!). also was a very chill vibe/not crowded with other screaming children, and the parents could mostly chat and relax. our youngest is already asking to have her next birthday here !
This is the smallest of the 3 circuit gyms in the Portland area, but it doesn’t lack anything. Still offers a good variety of boulders and routes overall. I personally like the icicle wall where the foot starts in air or at a higher than normal level, it’s not common in other gyms. Parking is a pain if you are coming by car. There’s some parking on the street opposite but be mindful of that while pulling in during peak hours
Lots of fun routes for all skill levels. They’re updated often. Good gym area with machines and free weights. Love the Yoga classes offered Monday nights. Get a pass on Groupon and come check it out! Each month there is a $5 day pass weekend as well.
I went on a guest pass with a friend for my first time. It was fun but I thought a little expensive if I had to pay. You can't just pay for a couple hours, it needs to be for a full day. I was tired and done after 30 mins, lol. It was a great upper body workout. There is a small area upstairs to workout. They should consider having a happy hour price rate if there is a reoccurring slow time.
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