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Extreme Fun – Extreme Fitness!

Welcome to Little Rock Climbing Center, Arkansas’s home for extreme fun and extreme fitness. LRCC isn’t your average fitness facility full of weights and treadmills. We are the area’s only full service climbing facility with something for everyone. Young or old, experienced climbers and absolute beginners – LRCC can challenge you with a complete workout while you have fun in the process. From day passes to long-term memberships, Little Rock Climbing Center can offer you the fun fitness solution you are looking for. Come in today to experience extreme fun and extreme fitness!

Our Facility

Climbing Walls

The Little Rock Climbing Center features over 5000 square feet of 30′ textured climbing walls with angles for all abilities.

Dedicated Top Rope Stations

Our gym features 20 dedicated top-rope belay stations.

Auto Belay Stations

Little Rock Climbing center features 10 auto-belay stations that do not require a partner or special training.

Birthday Party Room

LRCC features a large party room for birthday parties and other events.

Pro Shop

Need some climbing equipment or snacks? We’ve got you covered with our pro shop featuring many major climbing brands.

Work-Out Area

Our gym also features a workout area for your training needs, including our campus and system boards, and free weights.

Large Bouldering Area

Our gym has three different bouldering walls with multiple angles that are perfect for training.

Lead Climbing Area

Little Rock Climbing Center has a dedicated lead climbing area so you can keep your skills honed on the sharp end.

Our Staff

Daniel Carnahan

Owner/General Manager/Head Climbing Coach

Daniel began working at LRCC as a climbing coach in 2009 started his role as Operations Manager in 2013, and was named General Manager in 2017. He has been climbing competitively for 12 years and is a USA Climbing level 1 route setter and climbing coach. Daniel holds a degree in Parks & Recreation from Arkansas Tech, is certified in Wilderness First Aid, and a CWA Climbing Wall Instructor provider.

FAQs

I am a first time climber. How does it work?

The first time you come in, we will give you a gym orientation and safety training. We'll show you how to put on a harness, use our auto-belays, and get you started climbing. Anyone who is 13 or older can also learn to work the ropes (belay) and begin climbing on the top-rope stations. You don’t have to have a partner to climb on the auto-belay walls, but you do need a partner to belay for you on the top-ropes. LRCC does not provide people to belay for climbers.

What do I need to bring?

Comfortable clothes and a good attitude are the most important things! If anyone in your party is under 18 they will need to have their parents complete the participant agreement on our website. Climbers under 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult while they are here.

We offer snacks and drinks for sale, but feel free to bring a water bottle and your own power bar for extra energy while climbing.

Do I need to sign something before me or my child can climb at Little Rock Climbing Center?

Yes! Any person climbing, or assisting climbers must have an up-to-date Participant Agreement on file at LRCC. For those under the age of 18 this Participant Agreement must be filled out by their parent or court appointed legal guardian. You can find the online Participant Agreement further down on this page.

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothes that you can move around in are the best bet for rock climbing. Long shorts, exercise and yoga pants offer great mobility for the climber. You can wear your own closed-toe shoes or rent our climbing shoes which will give you a great advantage.

Do I need to have a partner or can I climb by myself?

You don't need a partner to get started rock climbing, but it is a great way to get have fun with friends. LRCC has 10 auto-belay systems that don’t require a partner to climb. Additionally, single climbers can be challenged by our extensive bouldering area which doesn’t require a partner.

How old does my child need to be to climb at Little Rock Climbing Center?

Kids must be at least 5 years old to climb at LRCC. They must be 13 or older to belay (work the ropes) for each other. They must be 18 or older to be at the gym without adult chaperones, unless they are enrolled in an LRCC program.

What are your hours?

Members Hours
Monday through Saturday 9am - 9PM
Sunday 12 PM - 7 PM

Normal Hours
Monday through Friday 12pm - 9PM
Saturday 9AM-9PM
Sunday 12 PM - 7 PM