Hangar 18 - East Riverside

Had a great time at Hangar 18's Intro to Bouldering. As a first-timer, the intro class was quick but informative, and I could tell that safety was a priority for the facility and everyone working here. I thought the bouldering routes were pretty decent and had a nice range of difficulties, but the auto-belay routes were definitely hard-- There aren't many suitable for beginners. It's not easy even if you're in-shape and athletic; I hit the gym regularly and thought it wouldn't be too bad, but it was still quite hard! There's a review on Google that walks through all the different Hangar 18 facilities in SoCal, so maybe consult that first if you want to find a place with easier routes (or just more varied difficulty). Keep in mind that even though it's an indoor facility, there's no air conditioning. It's a little hot, but not too bad with the fans running.

I don't even know her name since she never greeted us or told us her name. She is never smiling or making anyone feel welcome. What happened to customer service

Getting there:If you follow the directions to the address it will lead you straight to the building off Iowa St. The entrance to the gym is on the left side of the building (I parked in front last time and learned my lesson). There is no pay for parking.Experience:I was introduced to Hangar 18 because I came with some friends to the Rancho location. I fell in love with climbing that day and became a member, however I moved away for about a year. When I moved back I wanted to rejoin but I was bummed when COVID-19 happened and I had to wait. I rejoined the Riverside East location, even though as a member you are able to climb at any of their locations. I particularly like this gym because it's never too crowded, but it also has an upstairs gym with weights and a kilter board (one of the coolest things I've seen). If you're into climbing Hangar 18's got it all.

Lawrence was super awesome!!!! He was able to answer all of our questions and gave us a wonderful intro tour! Place is well kept and Lawrence made several rounds to make sure to sanitize the area including the roped areas. We ended up getting a membership because it's cheaper than doing monthly

Super excited that my friend brought me out to climb at Hangar 18!I really enjoyed the environment, the people, and the music!!! Hangar 18 is a great place to workout, spend some quality time with friends, challenge yourself, try something new, and/or clear your mind! They have many different levels of intensity for bouldering and an extensive rock wall. I will definitely be returning.

Fun place for both climbing and bouldering. Helpful instructions for the first timer.

I recently got a hangar membership and my usual location was the one in Upland. I didn't know that there was such a close location near my school! The staff is very chill and pretty hands off unless you have any questions which I like. Their sets are great for all levels from beginners to advance. As a beginner, I really enjoy being able to climb some easy routes and to also be challenged with harder ones. Their grading system is just by numbers which I think is cool because it encourages you to just jump on any route and attempt it instead of being intimidated by the tag level. I was able to attempt one that was a little above than my usual level and it made me super proud when I found out later on. Not only is there bouldering in this location, but also a ropes section. So if you have your own harness ( or rent one! ) you can climb here. There's also an auto-belay system too. Rental prices are also very reasonable/cheap. $3 - shoes $3 -harness your keys- ( to be held) for a carabinerIf you want to try out rock climbing, this is a great place to try it out! Don't be intimidated there's a bunch of kids climbing here too! It's a super friendly community!

trash gym As someone who's climbed at the best gyms in Oregon, let me just say this California gym doesn't even come close. The walls are uninspired, the holds are caked in chalk and grime, and the routes? Laughably bad. Back home, even the crummiest gym has better setting than this. The staff seemed more interested in chatting with each other than helping climbers. And don't even think about trying to get a good training session here--the facilities are outdated and cramped. Honestly, it's a joke they charge what they do. Maybe California climbers are used to this, but if you've climbed anywhere decent, you'll know this place is bottom-tier. Stick to hiking, California, because climbing clearly isn't your thing.-climber from oregon

I had the same experience with this same employee. Came in no greeting. Gave me "can I help you" inquiry like I was bothering her. When I asked for a tour she said she was "too busy" which is understandable, there were a lot of people in the office signing waivers. I asked if she had memberships available. She pointed to the board and said "you can look on line, I have a class to get to". I was so heated and upset I don't think I'll ever go back.

1st time here & the intro class was short, yet informative. The girl at the front desk was very sweet & knowledgeable. Location was spacious & clean.