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Climbing Gyms near Harrisburg, PA

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Jack Sinton · · Indianapolis, IN · Joined Jun 2023 · Points: 0

I've been looking at moving from Indianapolis out east to be closer to family, and right now I'm mostly looking at the Baltimore, Harrisburg, and Philly areas. Especially for Harrisburg (also York and Lancaster), what's the climbing gym situation look like, especially w/ it being a smaller metro area? I mostly do sport with some trad, so not interested in a bouldering-only gym. I know Spooky Nook and Reading Rock are options, are there others? And what's the climbing culture like there?

Matt B · · Carlisle, PA · Joined Jan 2022 · Points: 1

Climbnasium in Mechanicsburg and Warehouse Rocks in Abottstown west of York.

Josh Gable · · Camp Hill, PA · Joined Sep 2020 · Points: 6

Spooky nook is about as good as youre gonna get for sport closish to harrisburg and lancaster. Movement timonium is good, about an hour south of harrisburg. Climbnasium is bouldering and top rope and breeds strong climbers. Some bigger gyms towards philly.  Theres a pretty big climbing culture for this small of an area, people are pretty friendly once you get to know them you just have to engage to make the connections.  Not any climbing “bros” that ive encountered, people are pretty laid back and just interested in having fun. Half a dozen outdoor sport and trad crags within an hour of harrisburg too. Feel free to reach out if youre looking for a tour or partner anywhere.

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