Climbing Near Stuart, Florida

The climbing here is as good as it gets in Florida; however, many natural hurdles must be negotiated. Low tide is critical as well as low swell. If there are waves for surfing, the climbing will be soaked. Another variable is the height of the climbing. This changes significantly depending on the state of the sand. In winter, the sand is much lower, so the climbs are higher. Unfortunately, this is when the most swell action also occurs. Reverse for summer. Short walk from parking area down to the beach. Best climbing is a little ways down the beach from entrance

Urban climb up the side of the bridge. There’s some good cracks that have a jug like feel if you can get your hand in there. The footing is mostly slope some jugs in spots. 25 foot high ball problem. There’s some ledges that are about 12 feet to top out. Park in the legacy place parking lot in palm beach gardens. Walk pga west to the bridge. Go along the south side of the bridge walking west. Till you’re almost to alt A1A. You’ll see a pillar and a u shape around it in the wall. You can really climb anywhere you see fit on this thing though.

What Florida lacks in traditional climbing, it makes up for in boundless creativity. The state is full of climbable artificial structures—whether concrete boulders in public parks or remnants of decayed civilization, Floridians have found a way to make it work. If you’ve exhausted the natural lines and are craving more, explore this catalog for your next adventure. Many of these structures are legal to scramble on, and I’ve done my best to include only those that fit that category. However, laws are always changing, so make sure to do your research before you climb. Have fun and be safe! See each sub-area for specific directions.