UCSD Outback Climbing Center
About
The UCSD Outback Climbing Center offers a dedicated rock climbing gym experience within the university's recreational facilities. It caters to climbers of all skill levels, from total beginners to experts, with a well-graded set of routes that provide appropriate challenges for everyone. The facility operates as part of the UCSD recreation program, giving members access to additional amenities like a full gym and pool, though the climbing area itself is noted by reviewers as somewhat limited in size.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members praise the friendly, welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of community at the gym. They enjoy the interesting and fun routes, though some note the holds can be worn and chalk-covered, making route identification difficult. Several reviewers mention the gym doesn't update its hours online reliably and sometimes closes early without warning. While many appreciate the route setting, some wish routes were changed more frequently than every two to three months.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Loay Rashid
a year ago
Excellent climbing gym, the people here are very friendly. Good set of climbing grades too, serving everyone from a total beginner to an expert.
Yuvraj Bhatia
9 months ago
Fun gym, I just hope they change their routes a tad bit more than once every 2-3 months.
Marsida Kallupi
8 months ago
Beautiful place. My son 6y loves it.
Stephen Madden
6 years ago
Great sense of community. Interesting routes. The size is limiting but you can tell us they had more room they would be a top notch gym. They work well with the space they're provided and we hope to see it expand. If the climbing area was bigger we would definitely become UCSD rec members because the other amenities like the gym and pool are awesome
Madeleine Masser-Frye
3 years ago
Routes are fun if you can figure out what they are. Holds are so worn/covered in chalk it's hard to tell their colors and tags are missing on most. Make sure to call before you go every time, they don't update hours online and close early without warning. I would recommend ponying up the extra cash it takes for membership to a nicer gym.
Contact
UC San Diego Recreation, 3390 Voigt Dr, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM