Gravity Vault Indoor Rock Gyms

Positive experience: A little expensive but a great place. Specials on Fridays is when I go.

Fantastic experience: Megan is awesome! Thanks. Great gym.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Gravity Vault in Poughkeepsie, NY for their Rock Climbing birthday party. It was a fantastic party and easy to plan. Everything was provided; we brought the cake.

Fantastic experience: Great place. They have lots of programs for all ages. Very laid back environment. Everyone encourages each other. Prices are also reasonable.

Positive experience: Decent gym with a mix of top rope, sport, and bouldering. Basic gym/training equipment. Membership prices are higher than surrounding competitors (Movement Valhalla and BC New Paltz) for day passes and monthly memberships which is pretty lame considering Valhalla is a better gym (and in Westchester which is just an expensive area) and BCs which has much more creative bouldering setting.

Fantastic experience: Yook the oldest grandkid she had a blast

Fantastic experience: Wonderful place for the family!!!

Negative experience: This is a good place to climb for people who have never climbed at other gyms (Movement fka the Cliffs in NYC, Goat in NJ, Allez Up in Montreal, Momentum in SLC, Earth Treks in CO, the list goes on..). If you are an experienced lead climber indoors at other gyms or outdoor sport (up to 5.12)… you will probably take serious issue with what this gym has to offer you. After 6 months of climbing at this gym, I’ve come up with this list of reasons why this gym is lacking: - Lead routes are NOT forerun with a lead rope, only top rope, so the rope placement and therefore its safety is not factored in during setting. Shorter climbers who have to dyno may get their feet caught in the rope because of this issue (has happened to me multiple times). - Ignoring the lead rope and clipping during setting also means that there is excessive rope drag sometimes. - Hold density (number of holds on the wall) is quite low compared to the better gyms named above, so alternative beta is not welcome—particularly problematic for climbers whose body types don’t match those of the setters. This boils down to a gym that doesn’t offer much in terms of accessible climbing. - Lastly, the routes are consistently sandbagged, so if you’re just getting into ropes climbing and hop on a 5.8 at this gym, you’re actually getting on a route that the other/better gyms would rate 10b or 10c… newbies be warned. Don’t get injured. Lots of room for improvement for the only ropes gym less than an hour from the Gunks.

Fantastic experience: Loved this place! It was so easy to sign up and Joao was super friendly and encouraging during our one on one session. The place wasn't too packed and all the staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

Positive experience: Our kids are on spring break so we finally decided to try this place out. We made an appt for 7pm which you must do to get a slot and fill some forms out before hand. When you get there you fill out a waiver also but it’s right on an iPad at the front desk. The front desk employee wish I got her name welcomed us and was very nice. She was really good with the kids and getting to know them. Now this place there’s a lot going on and can be a hazard if not careful. First things first she got serious with them and gave them some rules. After that she got them fitted with some rock climbing shoes and a harness. She had us wait on the sofa for our instructor. We got there 15 mins early as they requested and we were seated right on time at 7pm. About a min or 2 later the instructor named Kat came to us and introduced herself and spoke with the kids briefly to get to know them and they were off to the walls. My son and daughter who are 10 and 5 were both excited and nervous. Even the kids walls seemed high to them but she assured them how safe they were in her hands. For the hour they took turns going up the walls and they loved it. My daughter through most of it would stop a quarter of the way and want to come down. At first Kat would let her come down and talk to her and reassure her she was safe. Then little by little she would hold her at the point she wanted to stop and talk her through it. Tell her to breathe and show her how she was locked at that position and she would be ok. She would push her but not to a point where my daughter would get discouraged. We loved that! But the end of the hour my son was burned out he let his sister take the last few turns and wouldn’t you know it Kat for my daughter to reach past the point she would keep stopping and get to a point she was trying to get her to reach during the session. We all cheered her on. My daughter did not want to leave. So we are definitely happy with the experience! My kids are in other memberships so we will just be doing like the 5 pack and bringing them when they get the urge to climb which I’m sure will be soon. Pricing here isn’t cheap and I wouldn’t say it’s too expensive because the experience and the 1 on 1 you’re getting is great. You get the gear and an hour with the instructor. We will be back and this time my wife and I want to try it out too.

Fantastic experience: Love the experience and the workers,everyone is really nice! I especially like Sarah

Fantastic experience: Outstanding place. I went with my kids and had a staff member (Lily) help them with the belay. Lily was amazing.

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff, fun problem sets, great atmosphere. Fun for a family, fun for date night, and great for keeping in shape.

Fantastic experience: Chris was awesome

Fantastic experience: Excellent place to do the party for you beautiful kids The staff is incredible great people to coordinate all the games and activities The price is great for all the work the staff do and the place offers I fell very happy with my wife to choose this place to do my sons birthday Everyone has a great time even the parents I RECOMMEND 100%

Fantastic experience: Awesome place to climb and very beginner friendly. Love the height of the place.

Fantastic experience: SO MUCH FUN. Coty (I think that's how you spell it) was our rope person and was so insightful and pushed us to be our best!

Fantastic experience: I went there yesterday with another person and it was our first time , staff was super helpful and super nice. Paid 60$ for a day pass for 2 people with shoes that we rented. They have a small section in the facility that is a small store for climbing gear. Personally I think it’s a perfect place and it’s not to expensive and it’s lots of fun. I am definitely gonna come back again soon for another session. Most people there are super chill and respectful, definitely coming back 100%. (Highly recommend going to this place)

Fantastic experience: Awesome experience! The staff was really helpful and made us feel comfortable. Will be back for sure!

Fantastic experience: Amazing staff - kind, very friendly, definitely knowledgeable/ pros in their sport! Place is clean and tidy and reasonably priced! My 15 yr old grandson has ASD and has tried another indoor rock facility 2X but couldn't go beyond 7 feet high on the wall; but here, with James' guidance and encouragement made it to the top! Shout out to Amy and Sarah too - thanks so much!

Fantastic experience: Best gym around new paltz. The route setting has improved.

Fantastic experience: 1st time going with my partner and definitely going back. Ryan, our instructor made it so much fun for us even when I was ready to give up on a wall he pushed me through! Lots of fun and a great bonding experience with your loved ones.

Fantastic experience: I was curious to start climbing and booked one-hour session. Chris was wonderful, very supportive and pushed me a little too. Gave a lot of tips and encouraged to keep climbing even though I am a beginner and don't know anyone at the gym. I will definitely be back.

Fantastic experience: My girlfriend was DYING to start rock wall climbing, but the process can feel so intimidating from what membership option works for you, how to obtain all the gear that you need in a cost effective way,to figuring out what certifications are required and necessary for beginners. Megan really helped me out. She was super patient with me and very knowledgeable and helpful. I have a lot of experience with customer relations and member services and can say she is 100% the reason we’ll be by later today to sign up. Recommend to anyone new and unsure, but who wants to give it a try!

Negative experience: Totally miserable experience- they did refund our money Steer clear of Brandon especially if you have children in your group He shouldn't be working with kids especially unique children such as those with disabilities and/or on the spectrum Brandon has zero patience or respect and will put the children off their experience This place should be ashamed of their employees and not being up to ADA expectations

Fantastic experience: Great indoor climbing option in Hudson valley. Tons of top rope routes and bouldering. Gym equipment as well. They have half price specials on Mondays and Friday’s and various other nights as well as youth discounts on certain days. Great place.

Fantastic experience: Best bouldering spot in the area

Fantastic experience: Love this place!

Fantastic experience: My son loves this place. The staff is very friendly too

Fantastic experience: Great place to climb. If you're going to bring your own kids, call ahead to make sure there's no birthday parties that will monopolize the easier climbs.

Positive experience:

Positive experience: I severely underestimated my abilities, but it was very fun nonetheless.

Fantastic experience: Great place, has everything you need to climb at any level, helpful staff and easy to very hard climbs. Something for everyone.

Fantastic experience: Fun time. Always new walls. Knowledgeable staff

Positive experience: We go there often, they have lots of options for a lot of different ability levels. Bouldering and auto-belays make it a good choice for solo sessions too. Just wish there was a gender-neutral bathroom!

Positive experience: Nice place

Fantastic experience: It’s fun. Great place

Positive experience: the holds are rly well maintained n all the top rope routes looked fun but the vibes here leave just a lil something to be desired. at one point, a group of teenage kids started climbing in street shoes n socks, paying no mind to climbers on the wall. lots of uninvited beta too.

Fantastic experience: Love it here. Great staff, fresh routes… can’t ask for much more.

Fantastic experience: Great experience and having my daughter's birthday party here!

Fantastic experience: Outstanding facility with trained and inclusive staff! Safety and professional services in a beautiful space!

Fantastic experience: Patient instructors and a safe place for a real challenge. Clean bathroom and cubbyholes for one’s stuff. Weight machine in the back for strength training. Water fountain and merchandise for sale at counter. Ample parking in the complex.

Fantastic experience: Great place to climb!

Fantastic experience: Went with my daughter last week. She had a great belay session with Sophia, who really encouraged her and gave her confidence by communicating with her on her climbs and helping her find holds. Thank you, Sophia!

Negative experience: I have never seen a climbing gym with a day pass this expensive. 28 dollars. Super prohibitive for people with lower incomes to get into climbing.

Fantastic experience: Workers explained everything very well and there was a good variety of climbing puzzles for both bouldering and rock climbing

Fantastic experience: Amazing staff. My 8yos and 13yod take their kids class and they LOVE IT! Just had my sons birthday party there and it was perfect. Room was set to go. Owen is an asset to their team and I couldn’t say enough wonderful things about him. He knows how to keep the kids engaged and having fun.

Fantastic experience: Super clean! Very fun and staff was very attentive!

Fantastic experience: Great place, great staffs.

Fantastic experience: sweet gym to train or just have fun climbing

Fantastic experience: Gravity Vault was amazing! I booked a private session for my 9 year old daughter. This was her first time rock climbing and her instructor was great! He was so patient, explained everything to her and helped her feel comfortable and safe. We will definitely be back!

Fantastic experience: Love coming here to boulder!

Positive experience: For a small indoor rock gym, I was super impressed. I'm a new climber and this place had many accessible but challenging routes that could keep me busy for a long time. Easy to get to and a great atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: Our first time rock climbing. It was a great experience! Billy was very nice and patient. We will definitely go again.

Positive experience: Exciting place to see

Fantastic experience: Some really fun and challenging puzzles. The staff is nice, and it feels very welcoming to beginners.

Positive experience: Compared to other prominent gyms in the U.S., this gym is mediocre, IMO. Compared to what was available 30 years ago, it’s amazing. You can definitely get a workout here. It has a good amount of terrain for toproping and bouldering. It is clean and spacious, well built. Couple of fun but highly textured cracks. Good wifi. Good burrito joint next door. What’s missing - the weights and accompanying workout area is tiny and very limited; not a good place for cross-training and getting a healthy workout including antagonistic training. For cardio, there is one cheap non-electric bike with annoying moving handles, and one row machine. Fingerboards are on textured walls so your tips get roasted. No shower in the bathroom, so off to work or out on the town smelling like a workout. Only two auto-belays and limited grades at each one so if you’re alone you’re doing the same routes over and over again, but at least they have two. The bouldering walls are pretty short and have a limited number of moves. The lead and TR walls are short compared to modern high end gyms. Crunch Fitness is next door to complete the workout and get a shower.

Fantastic experience: Great place very friendly and knowledgeable staff!

Fantastic experience: Dope rock gym.

Positive experience: Good kids birthday party. Staff is enthusiastic. The food and drink leave a little to be desired.

Fantastic experience: Great place to get high.

Fantastic experience: Cool place to hang out for a few hours

Fantastic experience: This place is amazing. If you have even thought about going you totally should. Kids 5 and up will have a good time, but it's probably better for kids over 7.

Fantastic experience: Had my sons 11year old party here after he enjoyed his week long summer camp. Was a hit. The young men helping run the party did an awesome job! Attentive and patient with kids especially with beginners. Definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: Good fun with excellent staff to help kids

Fantastic experience: My oldest is on the spectrum, my youngest is an advanced 4 yo. Owen our instructor was phenomenal with both of our boys. He took the extra time with our child who’s on the spectrum, gave him confidence and helped him reach the to, literally. My 4 yo is going on 25, very smart but sometimes can be timid and shy. Owen recognized that when he looked at the wall with intimidation and a bit of fear. He allowed him to climb and repel at his pace and gave him the confidence he need to reach the top. Thank you to the staff at the gravity vault. This will be a regular outing for our boys.

Fantastic experience: Great place, very safety conscious, ensured I remembered from my prior visit, the basics. A great fun and not only physically but mental workout. Lots of different wall setups that is changed regularly. Great staff!

Fantastic experience: Had such a blast. Timing for all levels of experience here, as a newbie I had a fantastic time doing a one hour lesson with an instructor belaying us. Now I am hooked!

Fantastic experience: Great time! Wonderful staff, will come again.

Fantastic experience: Crazy fun...I am not in shape..but I made it to the top...bring your friends or family...I am 64.,.brought my sisters and niece....it was a blast...will go back

Fantastic experience: I love it here! There are many different problems to try, and they get changed often. The people are very nice and helpful, both the staff and the other climbers. I would come here all the time if it were closer and cheap.

Fantastic experience: Very friendly staff, and all the climbs are fun whether you are new or experienced in rock climbing I would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I came here with my wife today and I had such an amazing time! Not only were the staff there very courteous and helpful, Ian in particular was a pleasure to have as an instructor. He went above and beyond making sure we had a great time and he really motivated us to do our best while climbing. What a fantastic experience! Thanks!

Fantastic experience: Great, clean, fun, supportive location. Please replace the blowers in the bathroom with paper towels if you're going to send people in there to wash their hands.

Positive experience: Excellent gym. Good routes. Staff is very helpful with one exception. Tall guy with a dark beard has been very rude on multiple occasions. Seems to go out of his way to pick on new climbers. Other than him absolutely love the gym and the staff. Much better than the Jersey gravity vault.

Fantastic experience: Tons of climbs for many diffrent skill levels.

Negative experience: The staff is very nasty

Positive experience: Was looking forward to bringing my kid here. Paid $30 for a day pass and Then they told me to put a mask on my child. No thanks, will take my business elsewhere. UNMASK OUR CHILDREN.

Fantastic experience: Cameron was great!

Positive experience: Great place. Friendly staff. Addicting. The only downfall is that they don't have a monthly membership plan or discount for shoe rentals when you buy a 1-3 month membership.

Fantastic experience: This was the first time going climbing for myself and kids. We all had a great time. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I hope return many times in the future!

Fantastic experience: Gravity Vault has fantastic climbing and phenomenal staff. Always full of positive vibes. Their handling of the covid situation makes me feel really safe.

Fantastic experience: Instructors were awesome and so encouraging. Can't wait to go back.

Fantastic experience: Great bouldering, top roping, and lead climbing problems for a wide range of levels. Friendly staff and fun events, too!

Fantastic experience: Really good problems, and many rope routes

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Lead walls. Top ropes. Five auto-belays. Good variety of routes. Friendly vibe.

Fantastic experience: Rock

Fantastic experience: Rock

Positive experience: Is a very entertaining and fun place, must check it out to believe it.

Fantastic experience: Great Boulder

Fantastic experience: Awesome

Fantastic experience: The gravity is strong at this place for sure

Fantastic experience: It is fun the people that work there is amazing

Fantastic experience: Awesome place. Great hobby to get into!

Fantastic experience: I brought my friends daughter she had a great time. I would recommend going with someone who can get belay certified because there arent many autobelay or make an appt to have an instructor . The bouldering wall is huge and has a ton of routes . I would definitely recommend this gym. They have specials too!

Fantastic experience: Been to a lot of gyms around the country and GV rivals the best. Especially the LI location.

Fantastic experience: I love this place. All the staff is super friendly and helpful. The people that go are also great. Way more fun than a regular gym

Fantastic experience: Nice modern, clean place with a million routes and difficulties. Staff is also very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place.

Fantastic experience: Great !!!

Positive experience: Gym is great however be wary of buying from their shop. Had a $155 pair of shoes break in 3 day and was just brushed off to take it up with the manufacturer. Gym won't stand behind the products they sell. Edit: Other shoe broke too. Gym reached out and was able to get them replaced. Also made good on a fee requires to warranty first pair. Thanks!