Inner Peaks Matthews is a family-friendly indoor climbing gym located just a mile from downtown Matthews, opened in 2020. It offers a range of climbing options, including top rope, lead climbing, bouldering, and auto-belay, along with a dedicated yoga studio for relaxation and flexibility training. The gym features an expanded space with taller walls and regularly updated routes, providing variety for climbers of all skill levels. The staff are known for being welcoming, friendly, and helpful, creating a positive environment for both beginners and experienced climbers. The facility also hosts classes and youth programs, making it a great place for families to enjoy climbing and community activities together. Visitors appreciate the clean setting and the effort put into route setting, especially with the new head route setter bringing in innovative problems. However, some climbers mention that the bouldering setting can be mediocre, with routes that lack variety and fluidity, and limited auto-belay options on taller walls. Additionally, there are concerns about vaping near the climbing areas, which can affect some climbers’ health. Despite these minor issues, Inner Peaks Matthews is considered a top climbing gym in Charlotte, offering a fun, safe, and community-oriented environment for all ages.
Amazing experience at Inner Peaks! It was our very first time climbing, and the customer service was outstanding from start to finish. The staff (Ty especially) was patient, encouraging, and made sure we felt safe and confident. We had such a great time and will definitely be back. Highly recommend!
April 2026
Awesome gym with very good setting, get ready for the pump from the lead wall. Staff are super great even gave us a very good dinner rec! Would highly recommend.
January 2026
Highly recommend the climbing groups I was in one for years.
