The Delaware Rock Gym

If you’re looking to get a natural «high», consider taking an adventure at The Delaware Rock Gym … whether bouldering or belaying, the facilities and staff at The Delaware Rock Gym are both inspirational and educational, about the opportunities of climbing.
Although a novice, I feel exceptionally comfortable with the hardware and service. The variety of levels and encouragement from staff (and even some more experienced members) is available, whenever needed.
Gotta agree with me that you know you’re having a good time, when 3 hours goes by and it only felt like 1.
Enjoy a «different» experience with variety, excitement and challenge!

We really think this is the best rock gym amongst the gyms we have visited, which includes, Pennsylvania, New York, and Delaware. The Delaware rock gym is much cleaner than most gyms I have been to, and they also maintain their routes much better. The price is reasonable, and there are new routes constantly being set.

This is a great place for beginners and experienced climbers. I’ve always been curious about rock climbing, but I live in Delaware, one of the flattest states in the U.S.
The staff is super friendly. They are patient and will give you the motivation to get over any fears you may have and to reach the top of the wall, without being annoying or overbearing. They have many rock walls at various hieghts and degrees of difficulty.
On my first visit, I decided to go with the trail climbs. This was great for me because after three climbs I had no more strength in my forearms and hands to continue for an additional fourth climb.
I’ve been here twice and both times, it was crowded. Don’t fret; because this place is big enough where you don’t have to wait around to climb. They have a pro shop that sells rock-​climbing equipment, but you do not need to have the equipment for climbing. You can rent rock-​climbing shoes if one wants to or keep on your sneakers and give it a go. They offer classes on Saturday. I think that is my next step.

First time rock climbing, went with my brother, who’s been doing it for about a year. We did bouldering, since I’m a beginner and he’s never gotten certified for belaying at this gym (he lives out of state, only gets day passes at DRG when he’s visiting).
Staff was friendly and informative, but not overbearing. He pretty much ran through the spiel and then let us do our thing, which was good for me. We knew where to find him if we needed assistance.
I spent a lot more time watching my brother crawling all up and down walls like a spider than actually climbing — for an out of shape first timer, expect your muscles to last much less time than you’d think.
We were there on an early afternoon during the week, and when we got there, we had the place to ourselves other than one other duo on the other side of the gym. Even by the time we left, a few days later, there were only a few other climbers. Definitely no crowds.
And yes, they rent climbing shoes and chalk bags, which I highly recommend, despite the fact that mine were a little smelly. Definitely BYO socks. And cut your fingernails back to nothing. Wish I’d thought to do that before I went.

Fantastic place to learn to climb. I highly reccomend going there. Staff is sooo nice. and it is a really good time. bring some friends for some good clean fun and great laughs! one of my favorite parts of living in Delaware :)

So much fun!
I’ve never been rock climbing before and was skeptical about going, but it turned out to be a lot of fun. I went «bouldering,» which is a rock climb without any ropes on ~10 foot walls. They have it shown on the home page of their website.
This place is kind of out in the middle of nowhere. Our GPS couldn’t find Carson Rd. You can use 1162 Porter Rd. to find the rock gym.
I think the guy that worked there thought that I didn’t have fun because I was only there for a little over an hour… The real reason was weak arms.