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Try Climbing
October 4 @ 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Outdoor Chattanooga’s rock climbing staff will open the Walnut Wall in Coolidge Park to give you the opportunity to try vertical rock climbing. This is top-roped climbing (which requires a harness, rope, and a staff belayer) with route difficulty varying from beginner to intermediate. We provide all the equipment and instruction for free so you don’t need prior experience to participate and all you have to do is show up ready to rock climb!
Close-toed shoes are required. Gym shoes and longer shorts or athletic pants are most appropriate. Inclement weather will cancel. Appropriate for the whole family, ages 5 and up. Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian or parent who can sign the assumption of risk and liability release form.
Walk-up participation allows you to TRY CLIMBING during these open hours.
The City of Chattanooga’s Walnut Wall overlooks the Tennessee River from a 50′ high limestone pillar of the historic Walnut Street Bridge in Coolidge Park. Located on the north shore of the river, the wall hosts special climbing programs and activities through Outdoor Chattanooga.
What you will learn:
• Understand the risks and benefits involved in the sport of rock climbing.
• Identify and properly use basic climbing equipment including a harness, a locking carabiner, a belay device, a ground anchor, etc.
• Climbing safety procedures including “buddy checks” and belay commands.
• How climbing routes are graded (to determine the difficulty of a climb)
And to learn more about the Chattanooga area rock climbing amenities, classes, and clubs.
Pre-Registration is not required but highly recommended as it will save you time at check in.
*PLEASE NOTE* We changed our registration system on 3/4/2024 to a new software called Xplor Recreation. Even if you have participated in our programs in the past, you will have to make a new account and sign the waiver. If you need any assistance, check out this guide.
For questions or more information call Outdoor Chattanooga at (423) 643-6888 or email us at info@outdoorchattanooga.com.
Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center
200 River Street, Chattanooga, TN