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PENNSYLVANIA'S PREMIERINDOOR CLIMBING GYM & ADVENTURE CENTER

DOWNINGTOWN, PA – The Downingtown Rock Gym (formerly Vertical Extreme) is a community-based indoor rock climbing facility. Conveniently located in Chester County, outside of Philadelphia, the indoor climbing gym offers over 5,000 square feet of climbing surface with bouldering, top rope, auto-belays and lead climbing.

Downingtown Rock Gym provides indoor rock climbing experiences for all ages and abilities. Its walls feature overhangs, boulders, aretes, chimneys, caves, and lead walls. Beginner rock climbing lessons, advanced rock climbing lessons, outdoor rock climbing, and lead climbing lessons are offered, all with Group Rates available.

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FIRST VISIT

Whether you're a first-time climber looking to learn the ropes or an experienced climbing visiting our gym for the first time.

MEMBERSHIP

Monthly, annual, and multi-gym memberships are available for avid climbers. Climb and save for individuals and families.

GROUPS

A variety of climbing & adventure options are available for groups of all sizes and ages. Events can be held indoors or outdoors.

INSTRUCTION

A variety of indoor and outdoor adult and youth instructional clinics and classes are available for climbers of all abilities

GIFT CARDS

Not sure what your climber needs? A gift card is great option. Have a new climbers? Give the gift of climbing.

BIRTHDAYS

Have your next birthday party party at the DRG. A variety of climbing & adventure options are available for all ages and group sizes.

> ROCK GYM INFO

> CLIMBING GYM SPECS

Over 5000 square feet of climbing surface
Various wall angles from slab to overhanging to roof climbing
Training stations such as campus board and hang boards
Lobby includes benches, cubbies, water dispenser, and more
Retail area with shoes, harnesses, chalk bags, packs, crash pads and other rock climbing gear.

> WHAT CLIMBERS ARE SAYING...

					Very cool place kids enjoyed it too
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zuni sheikh
3/25/2023
					I really liked it here! It was really fun!
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Chrissy The Weeb
1/25/2023
					10/10 climbing experience. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Amazing membership rates and awesome top roping and bouldering opportunities.
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Karisma Jaini
1/25/2023
					Great rock gym that has all you need in a small space. It’s a very chill atmosphere with lots of good people and great staff.  Highly recommend!
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Angelo Melchiorre
1/25/2023
					Great time!  Kid friendly and reasonably priced.
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Stephen McGinley
1/25/2023
					Attended a birthday party and the staff were fantastic! Set the rules, reinforced them, made climbing safe and fun for all. Thank you for a great experience.
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Kaitlin Ana
1/22/2023
					Went for boy scout event it couldn't have been any better. The kids had a blast the guys working there did an excellent job getting the kids into it all.
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Scot Hammond
12/25/2022
					Favorite place in the area. Staff is top notch, Walls are creative and the environment is chill. Go if you can and get a membership if you go often.
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Creature Creations
11/25/2022
					I was in town for a week from Colorado and was looking for a gym where I could climb by myself. I was happy to see that Downingtown gym had some auto belay so I could climb despite not having a friend for top rope.  I think ultimately I wish they had more auto belays because once it got busy it was hard to get on a wall but overall it's a really nice facility that's clean with clear and good variety of levels to run. With a buddy this place is perfect!!!!
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Abigail Wolf
9/25/2022