The Rutgers University Rockwall is located at the College Avenue Gym.
Experience the vertical world of rock climbing on our 2200 sq. ft. of sculpted terrain at the College Avenue Gym. Climb along sheer verticals, sculpted bulges, and feel the adrenaline as you hang on twenty feet above the floor.
Come with a friend or be belayed by one of our staff members. All belayers must be certified by Rutgers Rock Gym staff, regardless of previous certifications at other gyms. Our staff will set you up with equipment and help you learn the basics of climbing indoors. No previous experience is necessary.
Stats
- 25′ high x 80′ wide
- 2,200 sq. ft. of climbing surface
- Over 35 routes ranging from easy to expert
- Routes changed monthly
- Harnesses and shoes provided free of charge
- Routes are color coded and have varying difficulty ratings
Rockwall – First Visit
Before visiting the Rockwall, please read these instructions and sign the annual waiver form.
Belaying is the technique climbers use to assist one another while ascending and descending.
Want to become belay certified? Sign up for one of our 2-hour introduction classes and we’ll teach you the basic safety skills and techniques. For those with previous belaying experience, test out with our 10-minute skills test: available on a walk-in basis.
Bouldering is a form of rock climbing where people climb without ropes or harnesses over safety mats at low heights. The Rutgers Rockwall has a variety of bouldering routes, or “problems”, that change during the semester.
- All climbers must go through an orientation during their first visit to the Rockwall, which includes instruction on bouldering practices.
- Un-roped climbers who are engaged in bouldering must stay below the designated horizontal line on the wall at all times.
- All bouldering routes end below the horizontal bouldering line boundary.
- Climbers engaged in bouldering must not climb under or over any other climbers, and should be aware of fall zones at all times.
If you have questions about bouldering at the Rutgers Rockwall, be sure to ask our staff during open hours.
Regular Rockwall Hours During Fall and Spring
Monday – Thursday:
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
