Michigan Rock Climbing Walls and Gyms

Mapped locations of Michigan Climbing Gyms.

Albion

1. The Loft Climbing wall
   Starr Commonwealth School
   13725 Starr Commonwealth Rd
   Albion, Michigan 49224
   (517) 629-5591 ext. 295
   http://www.starr.org

Allendale

1. Climbing Center
   Allendale Grand Valley State University
   215 Fieldhouse
   Allendale, Michigan 49401
   (616) 331-3226
   www.gvsu.edu

Alma

1. Alma College Climbing Wall
   614 W. Superior St.
   Alma, Michigan 48801
   (989) 463-7949
   http://www.alma.edu/
   > 600 sq ft climbing wall

Ann Arbor

1. Planet Rock Climbing Gym and Training Center
   82 Aprill Dr.
   Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103
   (734) 827-2680
   www.planet-rock.com
   > Top ropes up to 50', lead routes up to 85', 3 bouldering caves, motorized climbing wall and 24,000 sq ft of indoor rock climbing wall area, child care, toddler program, team, club, camp, weight equip and more.

2. University of Michigan-M Rock
   606 E. Hoover Ave
   Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
   (734) 616-8661
   http://www.recsports.umich.edu
   

Big Rapids

1. Ferris State University Climbing Wall
   401 South Street
   Big Rapids, Michigan 49307
   (231) 591-2679
   http://www.ferris.edu
   > Simulated natural rock surface with 8 climbs, varying in difficulty. Most are about 35'. Climbs also include a chimney and a crack, and several overhangs.

Canton Township

1. Lifetime Fitness Climbing Wall
   1766 Haggerty Road N
   Canton Township, Michigan 48188
   (734) 394-2800
   http://lifetimefitness.com/

Dearborn

1. Ford Community and Performing Arts Center
   15801 Michigan Avenue
   Dearborn, Michigan 48126
   (313) 943-2350
   http://www.dearbornfordcenter.com
   > Nicroa A.R.T. wall. Our wall offers dihedrals. aretes, endurance routes, a sustained 10 to 15 degree overhang.

2. U of M Dearborn Climbing Wall
   Fieldhouse on the University of Michigan
   4901 Evergreen Rd
   Dearborn, Michigan 48128
   > 35-40 high climbing walls at Operation Adventure located in the fieldhouse on the University of Michigan.

Detroit

1. Wayne State University Recreation and Fitness Center
   15331 Anthony Wayne Dr.
   (313) 577-BFIT (2348)
   http://www.rfc.wayne.edu
   > 30-foot high climbing wall

East Lansing

1. Vertical Ventures
   843 Lantern Hill Dr
   East Lansing, Michigan 48823
   (517) 336-0520
   http://vertical-ventures.net

Flint

1. Base Camp Challenge Center
   G-5081 Torrey Road
   Flint, Michigan 48507
   (810) 422-6030
   http://www.base-camp.us
   > Life like rock wall, three story - bi level ropes course - team challenge facility - waterfall inside! - outdoor course to be completed by fall.

Grand Rapids

1. Higher Ground
   851 Bond NW,
   Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
   (616) 774-3100
   www.higround.com

2. Inside Moves
   639 76th St SW. Suite #2
   Byron Center, Michigan 49315
   (616) 281-7088
   http://www.insidemoves.com/

3. The Collective
   4620 Kalamazoo Ave SE
   Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508
   (616) 455-8700
   > 40 ft tall climbing gym with lead climbing and over 25 routes.

Ionia

1. Ionia Sports Complex
   256 E Parmeter Rd
   Ionia, Michigan 48846
   (616) 527-7700

Jackson

1. Jackson YMCA
   127 West Wesley Av.
   Jackson, Michigan 49201
   (517) 782-0537
   http://www.jacksonymca.com/

Kalamazoo

1. Climb Kalamazoo
   136 S Kalamazoo Mall
   Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
   (269) 385-9891
   http://www.climbkalamazoo.com

2. Sherman Lake YMCA
   6225 North 39th Street
   Augusta, Michigan 49048
   (269) 731-3000
   http://www.shermanlakeymca.org
   > Rock climbing, Indoor & Outdoor High Ropes course, Retreat Facilities, Power pole, Giant Swing, Low Ropes, Zip Line & Rappel Wall

3. WMU Climbing Wall
   2000 Student Recreation Center
   1903 West Michigan Ave.
   Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008
   (269) 387-4REC
   http://www.src.wmich.edu
   > 45 ft. indoor rock climbing wall

Livonia

1. Livonia Community Recreation Center
   15100 Hubbard
   Livonia, Michigan 48154
   (734) 466-2912
   http://www.ci.livonia.mi.us/

Marquette

1. Northern Michigan University Wall
   1401 Presque Isle Ave
   Marquette, Michigan 49855
   (906) 227-2519
   http://webb.nmu.edu
   > 1450 sf climbing wall.

Midland

1. Like a Rock Climbing
   Midland Gymnastics Club
   1111 E. Wackerly
   Midland, Michigan 48642
   (517) 832-3045
   http://www.midlandgymnastics.com/

2. Midland Community Center
   2001 George St
   Midland, Michigan 48640
   (989) 832-7837
   http://www.MidlandCommunityCenter.org

Mt. Pleasant

1. Central Michigan University A-Wall
   Finch Field House
   Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48859
   (989) 774-7307
   http://www.rpl.cmich.edu
   > The A-Wall is open to the public and to students of CMU. Contact: Rob Schumacher But, the new hours are: Monday 5-9 pm. Tues, Weds, Thurs 8-11pm.
   

Novi

1. Dick's Sporting Goods
   Fountainwalk Mall
   44225 12 Mile Road
   Novi, Michigan 48377
   (248) 596-3400
   http://www.dickssportinggoods.com
   > Four story wall with four climbing stations ranging from super easy to very difficult. Cheap fun for almost any age, 1st graders to adults. Trained staff doing the belaying. Pay either per climb or group rates. Good for beginners.
2. Life Time Fitness
   40000 High Point Blvd
   Novi, Michigan 48375
   (248) 735-0100
   http://www.lifetimefitness.com
   > 30 ft. indoor rock climbing wall located in the gymnasium. We offer several classes.

Pontiac

1. Planet Rock Climbing Gym and Training Center
   34 Rapid St.
   Pontiac, Michigan 48341
   (248) 334-3904
   www.planet-rock.com
   > 55' walls, lead routes up to 70', two bouldering caves, free weights/exercise equipment.

Rochester Hills

1. Rochester Hills Lifetime Fitness
   200 W. Avon Rd
   Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307
   (248) 601-9400
   http://www.lifetimefitness.com

Southgate

1. Downriver Family YMCA
   16777 Northline Rd.
   Southgate, Michigan 48195
   (734) 282-9622
   www.ymcametrodetroit.org
   > 23ft. climbing wall indoor pool

Shelby Township

1. Lifetime Fitness Climbing Wall
   14843 Lakeside Boulevard
   Shelby Township, Michigan 48315
   (586) 532-1300
   http://lifetimefitness.com/

Traverse City

1. GT-ROCKS
   160 Hughes Dr.
   Traverse City, Michigan 49686
   (231) 933-7022
   www.gt-rock.com
   > 2,500 square feet; over 30 feet tall; over 13 different climbing ropes and 5 auto belays. The wall is located inside the TBAYS Soccer Building.

Troy

1. Lifetime Fitness Climbing Wall
   4700 Investment Drive
   Troy, Michigan 48098
   (248) 267-1000
   > Rock climbing, water slides, child care, huge workout room, spa, sauna, racket ball, basketball, volleyball, tanning, and other activities.
   http://lifetimefitness.com