North Wall Rock Climbing Gym

“Discover North Wall: Climbing Fun for Every Age and Skill Level. I recently had the pleasure of visiting North Wall, and I'm so glad I did—what a hidden gem! This facility is incredibly welcoming and offers a fantastic climbing experience for everyone. Even as a 60+ year old beginner, I found it easy and enjoyable to get started. You can rent climbing shoes and chalk on-site, or bring your own. The staff, including Adam, Liz, and Elijah, are fantastic and will literally "show you the ropes." For those new to climbing, I highly recommend the auto-belay room. It's a secure and comfortable way to learn the basics and build your confidence. The main climbing area features a vast array of routes, graded from easy to expert, allowing climbers to challenge themselves or even design their own ascents. The walls are regularly reconfigured, ensuring there's always something new to try. North Wall is also great for families, with climbing options and camps available for kids. Beyond just climbing, the back area provides additional amenities like another climbing wall, a compact weightlifting space, grip strength training, and even aerial silks and yoga classes. North Wall genuinely caters to all skill levels and interests. Don't miss out on this fun and unique experience!”

“I found this place through the Illinois Adventure Bucket List scratch cards, and I had a great experience! I took three kids with me, and they all had a blast. Adam was amazing—he explained the rules in a fun and understandable way, ensuring that everyone grasped them. Additionally, he was incredibly patient, helping us get the right size equipment and gear.”

“Really cool bouldering and rock climbing gym! Majority of it is bouldering, has lots of interesting holds and fun challenges. Perfect for all experienced or not, nice and challenging for more advanced climbers but is a smaller facility. Super friendly helpful staff, affordable and gear can be rented! Over all awesome experience.”

“I just can’t say enough great things about the North Wall. I went for the first time close to 30 years ago and it is better than it ever has been. The current owners are amazing, great with kids and have an obvious passion for rock climbing. For me, it’s a staple of the community and I hope it’s around for another 30!”