Pacific Pipe

This place is fantastic. Good classes, great climbing, and an awesome sauna. It gets busy at times, but it never feels too crowded to get a climb in. There's almost always available routes for top-roping as well.

Nice gym, lots of routes. Pros: Lots of routes. Lots of bouldering. Top tier lifting area. Plenty of cleaning supplies in fitness area. Larger, hot, sauna. Nice showers. Cons: Not heated (bring a puffy, beanie, and slippers). Sauna gets rowdy sometimes so kills the peaceful vibe. The “find a climbing partner wall” gets taken over by political graffiti sometimes. Assault bikes are terrible. Most sandbagged and inconsistent grading I’ve ever seen and been to most of the major chains/gyms in OR, WA, CO, UT, MT, VA, and San Diego. Very common for the 5.7 to be harder than the 10B beside it. Total talk of the local community and everyone I’ve met here who’s not from here. It’s wild. My experience level is learned to climb outside, at Smith Rock, and have led 5.11d Sport, 5.10D Trad, and M9-WI6 Ice. Multi-pitch and simul-cimbed 1,000’ rock and ice routes.

Been going for a year and I can’t get over how great of a facility Pacific Pipe is. There’s plenty of walls for boulders and sports climbing. The routes reset often so it never gets boring. Kaya is accessible for all the beta help you need. Even the gym equipments are well maintained and new machines are still being added. The locker rooms and showers are cleaned and well stocked. The community here is also top notch.

Update: after climbing here for around a year, I achieved my goal of topping 100 × V4 boulders! (and 28 × V5, 1 × V6)✌️ The best climbing gym I have ever climbed. And also the 1st V4, V5, and V6 sent here. Highly recommend it! Don't forget to watch the video on YouTube from Magnus Mitblo reviewing this gym! Now, it's my family's weekend gym!

Wonderful day spent on a rainy Sunday-adults & kids all had a great time climbing. Staff were really friendly despite it being hectic and busy. Lots of bouldering & climb routes- really huge inside! Other climbers were all really nice- it’s a positive vibe. Facilities are clean, great condition and the weights and exercise equipment section looked fabulous too. Restroom clean & lockers available. Prices are totally reasonable. Harness & shoes available for rent. Taco truck outside plus they were totally cool w us bringing in our own snacks & drinks & had some tables to sit at & eat ( keep all drinks & food away from climbing area). Do NOT leave anything in your car- break ins are common throughout the city. That said, we parked in dirt lot out back all day & it was fine. Will def be back.

Very nice facilities and staff. They set kinda easy up until .11b lol. Only complaint: the showers are freezing sometimes. But it's ok. Very clean, very friendly. Parking limited in the evenings, consider biking. Sauna is great.

The setters at my home gym need to come here and take some notes. They could learn a thing or two about thoughtful, technical setting. I enjoyed every boulder problem, v2 or v8 equally fun and engaging

Went to PP for fitness classes & workshops as part of the free “Fit with Pride” event. Didn’t do any climbing, but the place looks like a climbing mecca with huge spaces for top-roping & bouldering, shoe rental, pro shop gear, locker room w ample showers/towels/sauna. There was even a food truck out front. They have a good yoga room, cardio equipment, an open exercising space, free weights & machines – though Iron Works probably has more weight lifting & strength training options. Bike parking area was generous and bike routes to/from Berkeley/Emryvl/Albany were safe & easy.

I haven't rock climbed in over 10 years, but I'm on a quest to get more active. I was invited by a friend who love it and comes regularly. This place was busy, but there was still plenty of space for everyone. The facilities were clean and the staff were very friendly. Overall, I'd be back

I agree with the other reviewer who said this is the worst Touchstone gym. The setting has gone completely downhill over the past year. It's hard to measure progress because the grades seem to fluctuate between really hard and incredibly soft and seem based on what is hard and/or easy for the average cis man. It's difficult to find boulders set by women or non binary setters (maybe I missed it, but I didn't see any I recognized in Kaya today). Worst of all, the group who were staffing the front desk today were closed off and, frankly, bullies. I was doing a performance test for a training plan that required me to do hangboard repeaters at 60% of my max hang weight. This required taking weight off using the pulley system, as my max hang weight is not that much higher than my body weight. Pacific Pipe's pulleys had a lot of drag and chalk in the system, making the pulleys far below 100% efficiency. This means even if I was putting 20lbs on the other side of the pulley system, I was not taking a full 20 lbs off my body weight. I couldn't report my performance numbers to my coach because of this inefficiency. I asked the staff if they had a scale so that I could measure the pulley efficiency myself. They made me wait for 10 minutes while they gossiped amongst themselves before even looking at me to let me ask my question. When I finally got to ask for a scale, they said they don't have one and scoffed at me and laughed as I walked away while one of them said, audibly, "OH H*LL NO" and they proceeded to bad mouth me (at some point I got too far away to keep hearing). It felt horrible. I know eating disorders are an issue in the climbing community and I don't think scales should be out in the open in gyms, but I do see use for having one around for purposes like mine. I wasn't trying to weigh myself, I was trying to measure the efficiency of their poorly maintained pulley system. If they will not provide us with tools we need to train, they could at least measure the pulley's efficiency themselves and post a sign with the percentage efficiency on it. Because the staff had been so mean earlier, I of course didn't want to talk to them again, so as I left I went to write a note about pulley efficiency in the suggestions box. A staffer asked what I was doing, I said, "Hi, I'm just writing a note for the box." They turned to their co-worker and said, again audibly, "well THAT was passive aggressive." I'm sorry if it's passive aggressive to not want to be laughed at and made fun of by your staff again and to prefer sharing feedback in the box you have provided supposedly for feedback... It was honestly a day ruiner. After cancelling my membership for more than half this year to support the staff and their union efforts, it feels pretty bad to be treated this way by them. They mocked me without even asking or understanding why I was making my request. I will probably not be frequenting Pac Pipe anymore.

The largest climbing gym in the United States! I was so impressed with the quality of the facilities and the challenging allure of the walls. The amenities are plentiful and there's even a workout gym (weights, machines, treadmills) here as well. Would definitely make this a regular place if I lived closer.

I had a great time trying out rock climbing here! It's such a spacious rock climbing gym out in West Oakland. Recommend driving here vs taking public transportation since it's not in the best neighborhood. The people here are very nice, and the locker area was very clean and safe. The staff were able to teach you how to knot and belay. I'm a total newbie, and I had a super-fun experience here.

Even though I miss my climbing gym in Oregon, I'm glad that Pac Pipes is nearby to satisfy my climbing itch. The footprint is large for a California climbing gym, and because it's in the Touchstone network, it's nice to be able to use my membership at other Touchstone gyms in the Bay. I always appreciate the multiple different kinds of setting styles. I wish there were more slab walls...haha...but appreciate that I've been forced to work on overhang technique after joining Pac Pipes.

Took a top rope class with my cousins for the first time and had so much fun! Instructor was easy to understand and made sure we were learning proper technique. Staff at the front made check in process simple and clearly directed us on where to grab our gear. The inside of the climbing gym is beautiful with many problems to solve. Quite warm tho, so beware. When I have more time, I'll consider a membership!

Such a cool climbing facility! This is a touchstone facility so you can use your membership here. They have leading, top rope, and bouldering here as well as a gym! The location is in Oakland so it can be a bit sketchy in the area so just be cautious with your belongings. There is ample parking all around. I also thought it was cute that they had a community food fridge. It can be a bit crowded in here so be prepared for that. Overall a really great facility!

Recommend visiting for the kiddos and the adults. I've had a great experience with Pacific Pipe. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to help answer questions. They carry a wide range of quality materials, and their pricing is fair compared to other suppliers in the area. What really stands out is their customer service -- they make the process smooth and efficient, whether you're picking up for a small project or something bigger. The location is convenient, and the warehouse is well-organized, which makes things quick and easy. Definitely my go-to spot for pipe and related supplies in Oakland.

Came here because my friend, her husband, and sister wanted to go climbing during our trip in the bay. I've never been to a climbing gym before and this place was HUGE ! Parking is ample but also due to the gym size, can get packed too. The gym looks to have taken over some old warehouse (you can see like old non-functional machinery still hanging around, etc) but all the climbing stuff looked nice. Lots of rope climbing, bouldering areas. 2 levels. Even a gift/supply shop for merch, drinks, snacks?, etc. Lockers are available (unsure if its for rent or you bring your own lock) but there are cubicals around the facility for you to store your stuff if its not too important too. I didnt climb but they require even spectators to fill out a waiver. Cool place. Friendly staff too !

Enormous belaying + bouldering gym (largest touchstone to date). Has 2 floors for bouldering, with gym, treadmill and bikes. Parking lot available (although it can get packed). Plenty of families and groups climbing together. I've been to other touchstones and this one is less 'gym-broeey' than Mission cliffs and more families compared to Dogpatch. Staff at touchstone is friendly and welcoming as always. They always make a point to make you feel like family.

Stunning climbing gym with a very community-oriented and mutual aid feel...except when it comes to climbing. If you know how to climb, this is a great spot. If you don't know to climb, then get out of the way, loser. There is no way for you to learn the basic rope skills here, because they are not allowed to show you. Even if you are trying to introduce this cool sport to 6 year olds that have been compared to mountain goats. Nope. If you never got the opportunity to learn rope skills for rock climbing, well, sucks to be you. But kudos to the only staff person who was willing to show us until he was told not to. Edited: it looks like they offer a class to learn BUT AT NO MOMENT were we told that was the case. We would have gladly paid for a class if we knew. Easy as... oh hey, in order for you to access top rope climbing, you have to take this pass, it costs this much, and that's it. If you're searching for, "Is Pacific Pipe a good place for kids?" would say, it depends. If you are privileged enough to know how to rock climbing (rope, equipment, etc) then yes and see below for more info. If you're 1st Gen, or anyone else who didn't get the privilege to know how to rock climb, the answer is, sadly, no. But if you have $20 dollars to spend on your kids going up and down a tiny wall (see photo), then go ahead. If you do make it in because your kids love climbing (like mine), I will tell you what they DIDN'T tell me: the kids section is upstairs. Let me repeat for SEO searching: The kids climbing section at Pacific Pipe is upstairs. From the entrance, go up the stairs and you'll see the bouldering wall straight ahead. The climbing area for those lucky enough to know how to climb with ropes is hidden, but just get to the kids bouldering are and you will see it. Lucky you!

I have been a climber for 9 years now and have belonged to both a high school and collegiate competitive team, so this is one of about 60+ climbing gyms I've visited in my lifetime. I have pulled a significant amount of plastic! With that in mind, this review addresses how this gym measures up from that perspective. Ok let's go! Staff are friendly and the gym is large enough that even though it was busy it was easy to project. Something that struck me as strange is that though the gym is crowded, there isn't really a communal vibe. At my old gym, people wanted to hang out, introduce themselves, talk about beta on your shared projects. People here are nothing like that. They do not converse. They do not approach. They do not want to project together. If you come near them they do not acknowledge. It's sort of depressing! The setting is great, you can tell a lot of different setters did the boulders and they have a very broad variety of styles including some comp stuff which is cool, plus a moonboard and a kilter board. Their strength training area with the campus board and finger boards is well stocked despite being a very small area. Lots of boards to choose from. I do think it's odd that they allow people who are not belay certified to practice toprope climbing with their friends in the gym. This can be a hazard for others and for those people, especially if both are newbies. Interestingly, I also saw some unsafe practices during lowering from newly-certified TR climbers who were clearly very new to climbing. I did explain to them (nicely, not mansplaining) how what they were doing was unsafe and could result in injury. But how did they get certified? If I had not explained to them these unsafe practices, would anybody from the gym staff have noticed? Do they not know about certain unsafe practices? How did not knowing how to be lowered and how to lower slip through the cracks of their test? I think there must be some big gaps in their belay tests. Does Pacific Pipe not check for safe lowering practices on new belayers and climbers? One of the top ropes also was anchored in such a way that the rope was extremely tough to pull slack through from belayer's side. A rope nearby it was too short-- like both ends about 10 inches off the ground. Impossible for the climber to tie in at the same time as the belayer clipped in. Yeah, it's usable, but really? You're gonna let uncertified climbers be belaying their friends there? I know a lot of experienced climbers who don't know about tying stopper knots, so i cannot imagine that a newbie would even know to do so. A stopper knot should be tied on a rope that short, and then it's 12" off the ground instead of 10". I just have never seen this issue in a gym before and was surprised! Parking here was pretty abysmal. People parked in red zones. People double parked in the lot. Not a lot of street parking. The lower level of the gym is disability accessible, but the gym only has two disabled spots. Odd. I guess only two disabled people can climb here at a time. If not, where are they parking?? All the available street parking was several blocks away. There was a taco truck and eating area outside. That's fun for after workout.

This is the worst of all the Touchstone gyms. It's an amazing climbing gym, but a completely toxic environment where employees that don't even have the skills are entitled to call others out. What I witnessed today was something next level where an accomplished climber was assaulted by an employee that refused to identify themselves. They love to play up inclusivity but in practice it's far from it. Stay away.

First time climbing and the front desk was so sweet to run my friend and I through the level of difficulties and basics. We came on a day when they didn't have any intro classes. Place is clean with lockers and cubbies to place belongings. There is also a small separate area for weight training.

We loved Pacific Pipe! This is one of their newer locations so everything felt new. Converted from an old pipe factory in Oakland, it was cool to see the architectural remnants and equipment from the factory days. This is by far the location with the most top roping walls we've seen in our short climbing career. There were so many to choose from! There were great bouldering walls and again, LOTS to choose from. We also loved that they had a cute coffee cart inside the gym. They served great coffee and it's convenient for pre and post climbing. I wish we could come here more often, but we look forward to making it an annual family event to visit all the Touchstone gyms in the Bay area. We love being able to visit all the other gyms with our membership!

Beautiful bug gym, lots of great routes for all difficulties. I rope climb over boulder and this has a ton of bouldering space so it's not perfect for me personally, but others will appreciate that. It gets pretty busy and parking is a pain and it's west Oakland so I'm always a little worried about my car when I have to leave it on the street.

This gym is HUGE! One of not the biggest in the Bay Area. Bouldering is the main part of this gym, with 2 huge floors and over 13,000 square feet. I can spend all day here and barely try half of the boulder problems. I wish the slab wall was larger. Lots of overhangs and dyno problems offered. The only downside of this gym I'd say is the roughness of the holds. It feels like very sharp sandpaper which reduces my climbing endurance and makes my skin the bottleneck of my training. Maybe I just have soft hands? The weightlifting and rope sections of this gym are also generous. The fact that it's in a warehouse is sick as well.

My partner and I were visiting the Bay Area and we knew we had to check out a climbing gym. We came in on a holiday just before lunch, and it was already pretty busy. With 2 floors of bouldering and 2 giant areas for rope climbs, it was a LOT to explore. There was such a variety of different climbs, and they even had a duo climb! We saw hang boards on the bottom floor with kilter and moon boards on the top floor. Since it was our first time in, we did need to do a belay test for the top rope climbs. It was easy to set up a test to complete with one of their staff. If you don't have your own belay device with you, you can rent an ATC at the front by exchanging your ID or phone. I noticed that after 12PM it became VERY crowded with many families with small children. I totally get wanting to share the sport and taking a holiday to do it, but it became nearly impossible to climb without having to worry about bored kids standing or running underneath/near you. We heard an announcement about keeping an eye on your kids with general etiquette but we didn't notice too much of a change, so we decided to switch over to top roping since I didn't feel comfortable projecting anything with so many children jumping between crash pads, running underneath climbers to be with their guardians, and generally not checking intersecting routes. Another item to note is parking is AWFUL! By the time we came in, the small parking lot and most of the street parking immediately around the building had been taken. We tried not to park anywhere with broken glass on the floor, and tried to nestle in with other cars parked on the street, but definitely expect to park on the street and DO NOT leave anything visible in your car. Overall a very impressive gym, but I don't think I'll come back when I'm in town. There are other gyms in the area that I hope are more considerate about wall etiquette.

My son went with a friend and enjoyed. Nice Coffee shop, pastries next door. Limited parking

Pacific Pipe is the largest climbing gym in the country and showcases an incredible set of walls. Due to its massive size, it attracts a huge crowd which, depending on the person, can make several things a struggle. The first is that if you're new to climbing and shy, it would be beneficial to come during times it's not busy. This place gets PACKED. Usually the morning or afternoon weekdays are the best chance for you to get some areas to yourself. Otherwise during peak hours, you're going to be struggling get time on the wall as there will be a hundred other experienced climbers fighting for a spot. There's generally a rule of thumb to not hog the wall, but it can be uncomfortable for someone new to jump right into the fire. Another small problem is the parking. The parking lot isn't sufficient for the amount of people using the gym. If you're not waiting in the lot for a spot to open, you can always find street parking but it's not the greatest area. Just be prepared. Other than these small insights, if you go with an open mind and try to have fun, you will. All the workers are pretty friendly and available to you if you need any kind of assistance. I love this gym and I always keep coming back.

Been here a handful of times to climb and use the workout equipment. It can definitely be intimidating at first because the facility is so spacious and filled with folks doing a variety of workouts and activities. Everyone is pretty nice and friendly. Ali helped us check in last week and actually made the check in process more efficient for future visits by adding our toddler to the primary membership account. Thanks, Ali!

This is easily the biggest climbing gym I've been to and I was thoroughly impressed by the setup. There was a solid mix of top roping and bouldering. My only gripe is that given the amount of space, there is a surprising lack of gym/workout equipment, especially compared to Berkeley Ironworks. A friend of mine said that was intentional but I haven't asked the staff. Would recommend people check out this place just don't leave valuables in your car.

I have recently started climbing again in late 2021, and this is the best gym I've been to. My first time walking in, I felt a little overwhelmed, but also glad to have given this place a chance. I went with a member, so the person checking us in told me it was free since it was my first time at a touchstone gym. Shoe rental was $4, and were very new. After coming here 3-4 more times and trying out other touchstone gyms in SF, my partner and I decided to get memberships with this place being our home gym. Pacific Pipe has two top rope sections with the highest walls i've ever seen and two floors of bouldering. They're building out a weight room section, but waiting on equipment. That should be exciting when it does finish. The crowd is super diverse and have met some friendly and supportive people while climbing here. As a beginner climber, it's helpful to receive tips or watch other experience climbers complete a route. My interaction with the staff has been nothing but great experiences. From checking in, renting top rope gear and even taking a class, it has been a very positive experience. Shout out to Pierre for teaching me and my cousin how to belay! :) In order for you to top rope, you would need to have a belay card. There are two types: yellow card is a day pass, and the blue card is an official card that shows staff that you are confident to belay and don't have to test anymore. This blue card can be used at other touchstone gyms too. I had to take the belay test twice before getting my blue card. A lot of people complain about how cold it is, but I actually like it. This is a big warehouse with open vents. I expect it to be cold all the time, however... maybe keeping the gigantic fans off in the morning? lol. Restrooms are clean, lockers are available for use, and love how theres a separate station to wash your hands outside of the lockers. They also have a ton of cubbies throughout the gym, which is nice too.

Awesome place. Corey ran my intro to climbing class. He was incredibly patient, thorough, and knowledgeable. I felt very safe with climbing. The place is packed with walls for various skill levels and their equipment is well kept. They have a ton of walls that you can climb without ropes. I would highly recommend you come here for a visit. You will have a blast!

Every now and then, my family and I climb at Pacific pipe. We love that there's so many different options for climbing routes next to each other and so many walls that provide you a variety of challenges. This is one of my favorite touchstone gyms because it's the cleanest, it is also the newest, which is a big reason why it is the cleanest, I really like how people have rye ability to borrow shoes for a self-serve option because then you don't have to wait for anybody else having to go look for a pair of shoes for you which is great for the kids because their feet keep growing so it's nice for them to just be able to find a pair of shoes that we could rent whenever they are ready for the next shoe size. We also love that there is free parking outside if you arrive during a slow time. Because parking in the street is not my favorite thing. Inside, you also have a row of sinks outside of the bathroom so you don't have to go into the bathroom to wash your hands , sometimes, this little convenience is so much better than having to change your shoes before going into the bathroom to wash your hands, and I hope that everybody's washing their hands as much as I am because they should.

Favorite climbing gym! This gym has both bouldering and top roping. Vast amount of options + a gym with weights and classes if interested!

Great facility. Super nice staff and the belay station testing gentlemen in particular was totally awesome even on a super busy day. Fantastic climbing variety and routesetting. Plenty of child friendly / height sensitive routes too. My body couldn't nearly keep up with the routes I wanted to try. Well laid out with two rope areas and two levels of bouldering. Be forewarned to bring your own locking carabiner and atc, as their rope doesn't come with gris gris, but they will let you borrow for free.

TL:DR - Great clean gym that is in line with a lot of the newly built climbing gyms with expansive walls, bright colors, and inclusion of additional amenities. Everyone is super friendly, staff and climbers included. $30 daily pass seems about right. Only cons are the relatively small weight area (if that's important to you) and uncertainty relating to wearing non-climbing shoes on the mat or not. Great gym overall though. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pretty stacked gym that seems to be what most people come to expect with new gyms. Tons and tons of routes, bright colors, and lots of amenities. The routes are pretty fun with tons of variation in terms of wall shape. There's a fun little chimney section that is very popular and busy. But there's usually enough routes and enough variety in terms of difficulty that I'm never needing to wait to climb routes, unless I'm waiting on a particular one. Everyone is super friendly from the climbers to the staff. $30 seems about right for a day pass. My only cons about this place is that the work out area is relatively small for the size of the gym. I've seen plenty of other smaller gyms with a larger workout area. Additionally, the amount of people that use this area makes it feel even smaller (lots of people in a smaller area). This is important for me because I want to try and reduce as many memberships as I need to have, so having a climbing gym with a nice weight area is big for me. I'm also a little confused on the shoe policy of this place. Most people here seem to avoid wearing any type of non-climbing shoe on the mats (e.g., flip flops, slides, etc.) which I get is for hygienic reasons, but you still have the 10% that do wear outdoor shoes on the mats, most of which include staff. So I'm not quite sure about the policy here. I'm still new to touchstone so just trying to follow common practice.

Recently reupped my membership and wanted to leave some feedback. For one the setters work really hard to put up some creative routes both in the bouldering and rope climbing areas. Their weight area still leaves much to be desired but after a year and no changes I guess I can't expect much from management. And lastly their staff are just really mean to say the least. I'm not sure what I do as a member but a small question or just asking to use a guest pass results in a lot of derision from the front desk. Had a dude outright yell at a group of people coming in during the great cloudflare outage. We get things were nuts but Ironworks and Diablo have the nicest folks working at those gyms by far. Also be prepared to pay a ton of money to climb. Memberships are highly inflated and sure Pac Pipe is one of the biggest, if not the biggest gym on the West Coast. But none of that money goes to anything, not even an actual parking lot. If they're so money hungry why can't they just buy out their neighbors and expand? You can barely park next to the facility on the weekends. All in all. Good routes if you need to train and stuff but good luck finding anything redeeming about this place. It's always about them and not the members since opening.

I had a good first time experience and I really enjoyed the young lady Jammie at the front desk she was very friendly and had great customer service

I have been a member at this gym for almost a year now and only have great things to say about the staff, climbing experience, environment, and diversity! This is definitely the best climbing gym I've gone to. I am even more impressed with all the classes such as yoga and even dance available for free to members. Everyone, including the climbers are friendly and it is easy to make friends here. I would recommend climbing and this gym to anyone!

I went to Pacific Pipe last weekend for the first time. I went for the Women's Climbing Comp, Woman Up. I loved that there was a downstairs and upstairs bouldering area. Beautiful gym and the competition fun! I liked having the competition here, as opposed to in the past when it was at Dogpatch, because this was closer to Sacramento. But I liked the Dogpatch Woman Up competition a little better overall because of some. Here, it was a bit cramped with climbers and observers being only in the upstairs area. There wasn't much space to walk around or walk i between problems. Free beer from the Touchstone Brewery is always fun! The beer was a hazy IPA and delicious. I also like how they do swag bags and t-shirts/tanks. I parked a block away, but found out later there are parking lots. Looking forward to my next visit here!

One of the largest and cleanest gyms I have been to. This place has a great variety of different activities, including a sauna! The staff are very helpful, and the entire community js very friendly to beginners. There is also a food truck right outside for when you are hungry after climbing. The only downside is that it is a little too pricey.

Great place to start climbing, bouldering, restroom facilities are well kept but a little on the smaller side. Friendly staff, climbing shoe rentals were easy (self-fitting area provided). Easy, Medium and Advanced courses, kids area, light food. Membership rates are prices just what I would expect, all around would recommend. Also good for first dates.

Dude. While the climbing is fine here, the front desk rep was rude, uninformative, and condescending as all get out. Maybe she was just having a bad day - but whatever the case we'll be climbing at other locations. My daughter had a similar experience with the same desk person a while back, not a welcoming feel. We usually frequent the fremont gym so we'll probably just stick to that.

It's awesome having a climbing gym this large in East Bay! Over the past couple months I've used Berkeley Ironworks as my primary gym for weightlifting and Pacific Pipe for climbing with friends. I'm very satisfied with my Touchstone membership! There's a lot of routes for both bouldering and top rope. There's a wide variety of route types as well. I like looking for bouldering routes with a dynamic start like jumping to a hang! It doesn't get super crowded on Friday nights. However it can get busy on the first Friday of the month when members can bring a free guest. They've been slowly building out the weight room. In it's current state there are a couple of racks and pads for barbell strength training. There's no machines yet. If you need a more comprehensive set of workout equipment then I suggest going to Ironworks. They offer a cardio boxing class that's fun and gives the opportunity to meet a bunch of people. There's no punching bags so it's all partner exercises. It's nice getting some variety in my workout routine! Parking can be tough during busy times. But there's a second lot that's not so obvious. Enter on 20th street (just south of pac pipe). There's lots of bike racks outside if you can bike here. There's almost always a taco truck parked outside (tacos el rey). Definitely tempting when I'm leaving the gym and hungry!

Super soft climbing. Staff are all gumbies and unhelpful. Went in with my whole family to go climbing, denied us access to the gym because one of us isn't a member. Wouldn't let us purchase a day pass even with several Touchstone members present. Not impressed with staff's customer service.

After coming here occasionally for over a year, it already ready wasn't my favorite gym due to the crowds, although the setting is usually good. There's a lot more variety because they gym is so big, but it has a surprisingly small workout section for a gym of that size with limited machinery. While I would rate this place a 4 due to the quality and variety of routes, I've had repeated bad experiences with the employees. This hasn't been my experience at other Touchstone gyms. After both of us very clearly scanned in to enter today, my partner needed to rent shoes and a chalk bag. While they were getting set up, the employee asked me if I was a member and I said yes, I had just signed in. He never handed us the chalk bag and we had to get his attention again to remind him (even though there was nobody in line after us), and upon handing it over, he asked me a second time if I was a member and if he could get my last name? I gave it to him, but it was just ridiculous to ask me a second time as if he was convinced I was lying. If you didn't believe me, you obviously weren't keeping an eye on the people walking in and the beeping sound when we're scanned in vs the people walking in. When my partner first joined this gym, they also experienced some attitude (after being nice to the previous customer) when trying to change their account information and mean looks from that staff member. They're nonbinary, so it's not the first time this has happened to us, but we assumed a gym in this area would be less discriminatory. Additionally, when they took their belay certification test, the person testing them instructed them to use just one hand on the brake rope to lower the climber even though we were using an ATC?? Just incredibly unsafe.

Gigantic climbing gym that offers a beautiful facility for those looking to climb (bouldering, top rope and lead climbing), or work out. They have a wide variety of climbs, change their routes often and throw a bunch of community events that are a lot of fun. There's a gym area that should fulfill your basic gym needs (mostly freeweights, racks, and kettlebells) and a number of cardio machines. Staff is awesome, facility is awesome, highly recommended.

I was visiting the area and my friend brought me to Pacific Pipe Climbing! I've climbed here and there before but never consistently. The entire gym was very big with multiple multiple areas on 2 floors to boulder and rock climb. Their updated policy is that members can bring in a guest for free for the first time if the guest has never been to Pacific Pipe. Shoe rentals were $4 only. Great ventilation and very clean bathroom/locker rooms with lots of space! Clear signs with clean vs. used rental gear/towels. Good parking options as well (lot outside and some street parking too). Staff were also friendly when checking us in. Overall this seemed like a well-equip facility that was clean and welcoming! I had a wonderful time!

There is honestly no reason to give this gym below five stars. I have been to around 15 climbing gyms and Pacific Pipe is one of the best. The gym is new, huge (the biggest in the nation), has a lot of bouldering, top rope, lead, clean, and has super nice staff/community. The gym is so big it's always easy to find a section that's open to find problems. The route setting here is good! There is a mix of old school and new school problems, the holds are new but not to the point they're so slippery like other new gyms. I think Oakland is lucky to have such an amazing gym like pacific Pipe that caters to all different types of climbers!

ABSOLUTELY FAAAAANTASTIC!!! My "seasoned veteran" climbing friend came to visit from Florida and needed a place to climb. She found Pacific Pipe and came back raaaaving about how awesome it was. I haven't climbed in way too many years and my eldest daughter wanted to start too. She went with my pro climbing friend first and loved it, so i went over to take a look and instantly signed up for a years membership. The climbing staff are just absolutely awesome!! They've helped me out massively as a returning climber and my 2 daughters (7 & 9) are with me three times a week as we go climb and build some great memories! From the bouldering walls to the multitude of awesome climbs this gym gets a 10/10 all day long! My only request.... Please open earlier and close later LOVE THIS PLACE and would love it more if i could go for a chill climbing sesh at midnight or 6am.

My goodness, this climbing gym is beautiful! Parking can be a bit difficult as there is a small lot for such a large gym; however, there is plenty of street parking nearby. Upon walking in, my jaw dropped with how HUGE and GOREGOUS the gym was - high ceilings, tall walls, new holds, and bright colors. My husband and I were there for about 3 hours (drove from Sacramento) and had so much fun just trying a little bit of everything on each part of the bouldering walls. The gym itself and the bathrooms were all very clean. Staff were friendly as well. I can't wait to come back!

I am not the greatest photographer/videographer so the video doesn't do this place justice. I am also not the greatest climber so this review really means nothing, lol. I've frequented other gyms in the bay area but Pacific Pipe takes the cake. It is still undergoing development in the back area, perhaps a workout area? But the main star of the show are the walls. This gym is spacious af which deserves the mention of being the largest climbing gym in the country. Most gyms are small and crowded but the open space and not to mention two floors really spreads out the climbers. Shoes are self serve. Staff are friendly. Facility is clean. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend for beginners, advance, and the in betweens!

This gym is HUGE! Really enjoyed the roped climbing. Space is expansive and they have a lot of thoughtful touches for the members.

This is the best and biggest gym of all the Touchstone gyms. They have two floors and you can climb from the bottom floor onto the top. Because it's so large, I almost never run out or get bored. There are also many classes included with the membership, such as handstand classes, yoga and salsa. However, parking here after 3 or 4:00 pm on weekdays is really, really tough. The parking lot and street gets filled up fast. I try to only go on weekday mornings or weekends as soon as it opens.

In a word, heaven. The tallest walls I've seen in a Touchstone gym, a variety of textures and angles, bi-level bouldering, and SO. MUCH. SPACE!! Bathrooms are open, locker area is still closed (but looks awesome). Parking lot is pretty teeny compared to capacity, and maybe it's still under construction a bit. The plus side? Food truck right at the entrance, so you can crush some tacos right after you crush your projects

WOW! This climbing gym is beautiful! The largest climbing gym in the country with holds of every assortment and texture. I love that there is plenty of space in the bouldering area to relax away from the walls so you don't feel like you are climbing on top of people. Huge fans for circulating air and incredibly tall walls for lead and top roping. I love the lockers with locks built in and hand washing stations outside the bathroom. I do wish they provided hand lotion like they do at other touchstone gyms, but that might be due to covid. I can't wait for the sauna, bikes, and exercise machines to be put in!

I am leaving this at 4 stars and moving it to a five when the gym rooms are up and running. But wow. this place is going to be incredible. Love the height of the walls, the open air, the light, the people, the locker rooms, the free lockers (C+####+key type), and the taco truck in the parking lot (genius move). Fortunately, if you have a bike or a car, you can jump right over to Great Western Power Co. for their incredibly gym and hang board facilities which is only a few minutes away. Parking is good but limited for the size of the gym. But thankfully the same courtesy you get from Touchstone members in the gym extends to parking and people always make sure they don't take up more than one spot.