Adventure Rock MKE
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
Adventure Rock MKE offers a diverse and comprehensive rock climbing experience in Milwaukee, praised for its wide variety of routes suitable for all skill levels, including beginner-friendly options. It's noted for its spacious, clean, and well-organized facility which includes bouldering, sport climbing, top rope, and even gym and yoga availability. When staff is engaged, they provide helpful guidance and safety instructions, making it a good choice for first-timers.
Key Highlights
- ✓Welcoming atmosphere (when staff is attentive and engaging)
- ✓Helpful staff explained basics of climbing, safety, and gear to first-timers
- ✓Spacious, clean, and well-organized gym environment
- ✓Wide variety of climbing routes for all skill levels, from beginner-friendly to challenging
- ✓Offers bouldering, sport climbing, and top rope options
- ✓Availability of gym and yoga facilities
- ✓Specific staff members (e.g., 'Max' at the front desk) provide excellent, proactive service
Standout Features
- ⭐Diverse climbing options: bouldering, sport climbing, and top rope under one roof
- ⭐Well-maintained facility: spacious, clean, and organized climbing areas
- ⭐Routes designed for progression, accommodating all skill levels and promoting skill development
- ⭐Additional fitness amenities like gym equipment and yoga classes
- ⭐Competent and welcoming individual staff members (when encountered)
Perfect For
Ideal For
💡Pro Tips from Reviews
- →Be prepared for potential inconsistency at the front desk; you may need to initiate contact to get assistance
- →Bring your own chalk, as the gym no longer provides it for climbers
- →Inquire about class schedules (e.g., belay classes) before visiting if you are concerned about specific route availability, especially on the clip-on side
- →If it's your first time, be sure to ask staff for explanations of climbing basics, safety, and gear
Things to Consider
- ⚠Inconsistent front desk customer service, with reports of staff being deep in conversation and ignoring waiting customers
- ⚠Gym no longer supplies chalk, which is considered unusual for a climbing gym by some patrons
- ⚠Belay classes can occupy climbing options on the clip-on side, reducing available routes for other climbers
Price & Value
No specific pricing details are provided in the reviews. However, the value proposition appears to be high due to the diverse climbing options, well-maintained facility, and additional fitness amenities like gym and yoga. The quality of the climbing experience is consistently rated highly when the customer service is effective.
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •No specific information regarding accessibility accommodations (e.g., wheelchair access, sensory hours) is mentioned in the reviews.
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •No information regarding food and drink policies (e.g., outside food allowed, café on-site) is mentioned in the reviews.
🚗Parking Info
- •No information regarding parking facilities or ease of parking is mentioned in the reviews.
👥Crowd Levels
- •Reviews indicate that belay classes can be held during operating hours, potentially occupying certain climbing areas. One review on a 'Sunday the 26th' mentioned a class, suggesting potential for scheduled activities impacting space, but no direct statements about overall crowd levels are made.
🛡️Safety Features
- •Staff provides thorough explanations of climbing basics, safety procedures, and gear usage for new climbers (as experienced by some)
- •The gym is described as spacious, clean, and well-organized, which contributes to a safer climbing environment
⏰When to Avoid
- • If consistent, proactive front-desk customer service is a primary deciding factor for your visit
- • If you rely on the climbing gym to provide chalk for your climb
- • If you want full, unimpeded access to all climbing routes without the possibility of sections being used for classes (without checking ahead)
Pricing/Package/Events
Pricing & Packages
Day Pass
$20Duration: 1 day
Includes yoga and fitness.
Includes:
- •unlimited climbing for one day
- •yoga
- •fitness
Day Pass w/Gear
$25Duration: 1 day
Includes yoga, fitness, and rental gear.
Includes:
- •unlimited climbing for one day
- •yoga
- •fitness
- •rental gear (shoes, harness, belay device)
10-Visit Day Pass
$175Duration: 10 visits
Use on yourself and with friends. Includes yoga and fitness.
Includes:
- •10 climbing visits
- •yoga
- •fitness
10-Visit Pass w/Gear
$210Duration: 10 visits
Use on yourself and with friends. Includes yoga, fitness, and rental gear.
Includes:
- •10 climbing visits
- •yoga
- •fitness
- •rental gear (shoes, harness, belay device)
Weekly
$45Duration: 2 weeks
Unlimited climbing for 2 weeks. Becomes $20/week after the first 2 weeks.
Includes:
- •unlimited climbing for 2 weeks
Weekly w/Gear
$50Duration: 2 weeks
Unlimited climbing for 2 weeks with rental gear. Becomes $25/week after the first 2 weeks.
Includes:
- •unlimited climbing for 2 weeks
- •rental gear
Monthly Membership
$75/monthDuration: monthly
Unlimited climbing, yoga, and fitness at all locations. Requires a $25 initiation fee.
Includes:
- •unlimited climbing at all locations
- •yoga
- •fitness
Intro to Climbing Package
$175Duration: 2 months + free signup month
Great for beginners. Includes 2 Month Membership + Free Signup Month with rental gear and classes. Unlimited climbing, yoga, and fitness at all locations.
Includes:
- •2 month membership
- •free signup month
- •rental gear
- •classes
- •unlimited climbing at all locations
- •yoga
- •fitness
Monthly Membership (Regular)
$72/monthDuration: monthly
Unlimited climbing, yoga, and fitness at all of our locations.
Includes:
- •unlimited climbing at all locations
- •yoga
- •fitness
Prepaid Month
$94Duration: 1 month
One month of climbing for people who are afraid of commitment. Multiple months may be purchased. Does not include rental gear.
Includes:
- •unlimited climbing for one month (without rental gear)
First Additional Family Member (Membership Add-on)
+$48/monthDuration: monthly
Cost to add the first family member to a membership.
Additional Family Members (Membership Add-on)
+$20/month per memberDuration: monthly
Cost to add second, third, and additional family members to a membership.
Rental Gear (Membership Add-on)
+$25/month per memberDuration: monthly
Add rental gear (shoes, harness, belay device) to your membership.
Includes:
- •shoes
- •harness
- •belay device
Gift Card
$1 - $1000Duration: variable
The ultimate gift for friends, lovers, yogis, and belayers. You can put any dollar amount on it. Valid at all Adventure Rock locations.
Events & Schedule
Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)
CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY
September 1st, 2025
N/A
Closure Notice for all Adventure Rock locations.
Artist Profile | Adam Matthew Ink
September 1st - 30th, 2025
N/A
Adventure Rock is partnering with local artists to bring climbing-inspired shirts and stickers. The artist will also display their own pieces of art at the Milwaukee location.
Battle of the Ages
September 26th, 2025
Bouldering competition at Adventure Rock Milwaukee (likely Walker's Point based on conflicting description, but calendar shows MKE). No ropes. Check-in at 4:00 pm, rules at 4:45 pm, climbing from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, and finals from approximately 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Divisions: Male & Female. (Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm according to calendar).
Brew City Boulder Brawl
October 11th, 2025
Bouldering competition at Adventure Rock Walker’s Point (613 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204). No ropes. Check-in at 4:00 pm, rules at 4:45 pm, climbing from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, and finals from approximately 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Divisions: Male & Female. (Time: 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm).
🍎Food Policy
- • Keep equipment, food, and drinks off padded flooring.
🛡️Safety Policy
- • All visitors must complete a “Visitor Agreement” form and check in at the front desk.
- • Orientations and skill checks are mandatory for facility use.
- • Staff do not provide active or regular supervision of your actions; your safety is your responsibility.
- • Always double-check your gear and safety systems.
- • Report unsafe equipment or behavior to staff immediately.
- • Participants must pass an autobelay, top rope, and/or lead check conducted by Adventure Rock staff before using these systems.
- • Proper belay technique, as determined by staff, is required. Belayers must stand while belaying.
- • Staff may revoke belay privileges at their discretion.
- • Certain belay devices (e.g., body belays, figure eights, munter hitches) are prohibited.
- • Use of the facility under the influence of intoxicating substances is prohibited.
- • Store personal belongings in lockers, cubbies, or vehicles. Overnight locks are not allowed.
- • Headphones are prohibited while using ropes or autobelays.
- • Running and non-climbing-related activities are not permitted in climbing areas.
- • Shirts and footwear are required at all times.
- • Only UIAA-approved climbing gear is allowed and must be used per manufacturer guidelines.
- • The minimum rope length for lead climbing is 35 meters.
- • Adventure Rock is not responsible for the use of personal equipment.
- • Climbing shoes are not permitted in restrooms.
- • No bouldering in roped areas.
- • Do not walk under climbers on autobelays, top ropes, lead climbs, or bouldering walls.
- • Share climbing spaces, take turns and respect others.
- • Avoid bypassing climbers, starting climbs too close to others, or monopolizing routes.
- • Seek permission before offering advice or beta to other climbers.
- • Use respectful language and maintain a courteous atmosphere.
- • Avoid discussing contentious topics or using offensive language.
📅Booking Policy
- • All visitors must complete a “Visitor Agreement” form and check in at the front desk.
What People Say
What's Great
- Friendly and helpful staff (mentioned in 6 reviews)
- Safe environment for children (mentioned in 2 reviews)
Recent Reviews
Kevin Lee
5 months agoSome holiday climbs visiting from Colorado! Max - front desk rockstar that gave us the welcome, did our lead test, sprayed us on the gym. Quality employee. This guy deserves a pay raise
Christine Chen
6 months agoAdventure Rock made my first rock climbing experience absolutely unforgettable! As a first-timer, I was a bit nervous, but the welcoming atmosphere and helpful staff put me at ease right away. The gym is spacious, clean, and well-organized, with a wide variety of climbing routes for all skill levels. The staff took the time to explain the basics of climbing, safety, and gear, which helped me feel confident before my first climb. There was a wide range to choose from; from beginner-friendly routes to more challenging ones, made it easy to progress and try different levels. Would highly recommend!
Braedon Bakken
3 months agoCame in to all of the front desk staff turned around and mingling as we waited for someone to acknowledge us being there. After no front desk staff made any effort to even look towards us we decided on leaving as their conversations are more important than helping out their customers. Would not recommend overall poor customer service
Kali Rich
3 months agoWent here Sunday the 26th! When we first arrived the front desk staff was deep in convo, we waited a couple minutes until I was like hello?? This happened a few more times throughout our time. They also no longer supply chalk which is kind of weird for a climbing gym. Lastly there was a belay class on the clip on side which took away a few climbing options. Just thought they could belay on the belay side?? Overall the kiddos had fun and will return but needs some work
Jeremy Miller
a month agoBest spot to rock climb in Milwaukee. Bouldering, sport climbing, and top rope options. As well as gym and yoga availability.