Stoneworks Inc Climbing Gym

Great Community | Unique Facility | Grab Bag Routes
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I really like this gym. I like the people working there. I have some opinions on the climbing, which is why I didn’t quite give them the full 5 star review, but read on to find out why.
Good location in an industrial setting. Close to the freeway. Small tight parking lot, though. I’m going to assume most people park on the street.
Day fee is CHEAP, compared to CA gyms.
Day pass is $ 11 /​/​Student day pass $ 10
There is a definite community here. You’re not just a number at the gym, people talk to you. They have a lot of events centered around this tight knit community. We met Juan who works the shop upstairs and he was seriously the nicest and most genuine person we’ve met in a long time. He welcomed us to Beaverton/​Oregon and wrote down a bunch of places to check out since it’s our first time visiting. He took the time to talk to us and made us feel a part of the community. We really appreciated that and his insight on the place and nearby climbing spots.
I described the facility as ‘unique’ because I couldn’t find a more accurate word to describe it. It’s got both rope and boulder routes. They go by colors for climbing categories, which I REALLY like, so you enjoy the climb more than putting a number on it. I didn’t really see a good area for weights or training, so its not really accommodating those that want to work out in that way. Cool shop and hang out area upstairs though! Bathroom is really small. There’s one urinal and stall…
I’m not entirely diggin’ the routes though. Some routes were easy to read and a good challenge, but most of the routes I encountered were too reachy for some ‘low’ rated categories. Generally, I climb around V5/​V6 routes indoors, and almost all the routes require a lot of upper body strength. It could be that there’s not a lot of people around my height setting the routes. They do have a lot of circuits, so I noticed a lot of people traversing and doing that. They also offer high ball problems in a separate room. If you’re training for Bishop, this would be helpful. Their pads aren’t my favorite either. I feel like I’m going to have my knee bounce and hit my face when I fall from some of the higher walls. I really do like their overhang problems though. Jump on those if you have the chance!

Birthday party success! 8 ten-​year-​olds climbing and having a blast. Michael is fantastic! We will be back!

A fun way to work out. The staff is nice and friendly, and there are so many way to enjoy it in this little space.

This little rock gym is pretty cool. You can climb for $ 10 if you are a college student on a budget. The staff is friendly and there are surprisingly good climbers. They have some serious bouldering with permanent pads (approx. 20″ thick or more).

I love this gym. Genuine and friendly staff and fellow climbers. When my schedule allows, I like to go 3xs a week and there is always plenty to keep me busy & entertained because they keep the routes fresh. I also love the music they play, plenty of reggae, rock, and hip hop to keep you pumped and having fun. Couldn’t recommend this place more. Affordable monthly membership & gear rental prices. Awesome place for all age climbers. Check it out!

We absolutely love this place. We make sure and head on over at least once a week and would like to increase that number. The routes are challenging and they actually change them periodically. I know it’s a good business because we see a lot of the same people every time. The skill levels are from beginner to advanced, they have auto boleys and high end gri-gri’s. They don’t have a whole long of super high routes but the ones they do have are fun to climb.

This is a cool gym. At first, I thought it was too small as I used to work out at Club Sports in Tualatin. But, they have really cool routes and it’s the most affordable rock gym in Portland metro area. Why spend $ 100 or more for a 10 punch flash pass elsewhere?
For high bouldering, this is about the only game in town. You can boulder up 15 – 20 feet as they have thick mats for those areas. They have 4 auto-​belays which I use quite a bit when I am not bouldering. One is for kids, so it’s really 3.
They added another bouldering area recently. I think it’s a cool little gym and worth checking it out, especially if you want to save some money. Occasionally, it can be bit crowded due to the size, but it has not been a problem for me.

My hub and I are starting to look at other new places to live in the Beaverton area. Thought the smart thing to do would of course be to discover the local climbing gym, right? That’s what everyone does when deciding where to live, right?
It was nice to have Stoneworks in the area, it’s better than nothing, but we really have been spoiled. We are used to 50 & 60 foot walls, but these are only 35 feet. They have a lot of amazing bouldering, and two solid sections for lead climbing, but I think I only saw like 3 – 5 top ropes in the whole place. Definitely need to get lead trained again. They are adding on a new room, same height, but hopefully it’ll add more variety.
The staff was nice, and the patrons gave the feeling it was a regulars joint and not so many newcomers. Maybe it’s just a super locals secret hideaway, especially since it’s nestled behind some industrial buildings.
Upstairs they had a couple pieces of aged and well used workout equipment, but since I wasn’t expecting any, that was just a bonus. They also have what seems to be a party-​rental area upstairs, perhaps for classes too, not sure.
Only weird thing was that they don’t mark their routes. They have routes as in colored holds etc, but they’re not ranked, so you don’t know if you’re gonna do a 5.5 or a 5.11A. Maybe it’s to be more authentic since the outdoors aren’t ranked visibly when you get there, but at the same time, we’re not outside, so… They say you should be able to tell what the climb will be based on the first few holds, but I’m used to every few clusters of holds being easier or harder than the rest of the whole route, so does that mean each climb is going to be that predictable? I don’t know, just being picky, but since it’s the only climbing gym in the area, above all we’ll be grateful.

5 stars! Super awesome staff, great walls to climb, the music they play is very cool. This is a great indoor climbing gym for people of all levels– beginners to experts. My husband and I had a great time.

I’ve been going to climbing gyms for years and I think this one is pretty cool.
Good routes for all skill levels
Good people (employees and other customers)
Good location (always easy parking)
Good prices (much more reasonable than others)
Lets just say simply that I wish that I had found this place much earlier. I would have saved lots of money compared to what I spent.

Such a cool gym! They have both bouldering and rope routes which they change frequently. You really feel like part of the family here, everyone is very friendly. Also, great pricing and place to train hard. Many people here climb outside and always looking for partners.

Love this climbing gym. Great staff and the routes are changed regularly. Scheduling a group event is definitely recommended. Something for all skill levels and fairly large.

It is a good gym. They try to keep it fun for regulars so they change some of the paths every several months. You can always challenge yourself. People work in this gym are helpful, and regulars here are super cool.

My son had his 8^th birthday party here. It was fantastic and such fun. The value can’t be beat. The staff was great with the kids (mostly boys — LOTS of energy); calm and patient the whole way through. They gave clear instructions and everyone had successful climbs. All of the quipment was provided. The atmosphere is laid back and we didn’t feel rushed to clear out when our time was up. My son told me it was his best party yet.

I highly recommend Stone Works climbing gym to new and experienced climbers.
Experienced climbers will enjoy quality routes with creative and pleasurable moves. New routes go up frequently, but you’ll have plenty of time to redpoint your projects before they are taken down.
New and experienced climbers will enjoy a friendly, unintimidating atmosphere.

Nice gym for all skill levels. The staff is awesome, super friendly and knowledgeable.
Stoneworks is also an awesome value, especially compared to other posh gyms in the area.
for Bouldering routes, they change them often, and there is some really sick stuff to push your limit… or if you are a wimp, like me, there are plenty of easy-​ish routes to learn on.
The gym can get a little crowded, but there are tons of routes for all levels. The traverse is a nice long route with well over 200 moves to complete.
I’d give it 4.5 stars for being the best bouldering gym in Portland, but I would take a half star off for it sometimes being crowded.
4.5 rounds UP to 5… later.

I’ve climbed at every gym in the Portland area and a half dozen others around the country and none of them meets the yardstick by which I measure all climbing gyms: Stoneworks!
Beginners will find an encouraging, unpretentious atmosphere where they can learn and develop climbing skills. Advanced climbers will find the best training facility imaginable for developing into the hardman/​hardwoman you want to become.
The staff is great — if you go more than a few times they will know you by name. And the other regulars represent the best part of the climbing community: friendly, genuine folks who are happy to work on a problem or two with you.
Bottom Line: One of the cheapest gyms in the country. I climbed here for 5 years before moving to Boston: there may be taller or bigger gyms around. But the high quality of routes and helpfulness of the staff at Stoneworks more than make up for it. In fact, I cry myself to sleep in Boston each night wishing I was still in Portland, climbing here!

Small climbing gym but its ran buy some great folks. Hours are a bit goofy. Lots of parking which is a nice. Has a small bouldering area and the routes are ok. Poorly rated in my opinion. But this place isn’t horrible by any means. And they are working on expanding the gym into the building next door.
If it’s raining and you’d like to get a few routes in give this place a try. You make like it more than I did.

We’re amongst the Stoneworks faithful. My wife and I come to the gym every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and we’re never disappointed.
Stoneworks has some amazing route setters (so amazing they set routes at international competitions) and the friendliest climbing staff in the city.
I’ve recommended Stoneworks to anyone interested in starting to learn how to climb or is an experienced climber looking for new challenges.

I’ve been going here for far too long not to have reviewed it.
This isn’t the biggest and most flashy climbing gym in Portland, but I think it’s hands down the best value and best atmosphere.
If you’re a beginner, they will take great care of you. For 40 bucks, you get the beginner class and a months pass to the gym. I even think the shoe and harness rentals are free in that first month too. Monthly passes are 40 bucks, way cheaper than the other gyms in town. I usually go for the 10 time punch card since I make 2 times on a good week and that’s only 65 bucks.
The gym is laid out pretty nicely. I mostly go there to boulder, but they have plenty of top roping and lead climbing if that’s your thing. There are also a good variety to the routes with plenty of stuff for beginners and seasoned climbers. The one thing they don’t do is post the rating of the routes, and I kinda like this. All too often I wouldn’t try something because it was rated too high and I felt I wasn’t ready. Not rating the routes makes me try damn near everything. The other thing they have that I love is the traverse. It’s a route that snakes all around the gym and back, it really tests your skill and endurance. They swap it around often enough that you never get bored.
The staff here is super friendly and very helpful. None of the snark you may experience at other climbing gyms. There’s no loud music, just some nice mellow stuff playing in the background while you climb. Very family friendly, but there aren’t children just running wild. Just a cool laid back place.