The Spot Thornton

Rock’n & Jam’n is now The Spot Thornton! Offering 9,500 square feet of climbing terrain (including an epic 40-foot lead wall and dedicated bouldering spaces), as well as fitness equipment and classes for all ages, we’re conveniently located in the heart of Thornton, just minutes from your local home, school, or favorite restaurant.

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Location and Hours

The Spot Thornton
9499 Washington St Suite C
Thornton, CO 80229
(303) 254-4344

Monday – Friday: 10:00am – 10:00pm

Saturday – Sunday: 9:00am – 8:00pm

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4.7
Based on 266 reviews
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Rick Esposito
2 years ago
Great setting at this gym - can get crowded but any gym can especially early in the year
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Rachel Pisula
2 years ago
I was unsure about checking this place out after reading the reviews first. Yeah, the lighting isn't great. Yeah, some of the holds are older. But the route setting has been pretty good, and it's nice that the gym is so low-key and hasn't been busy either night I've been this week (climbing from about 5:30-7:30pm, which are prime time hours at any other gym). Gym climbing can be such a 'scene' these days (especially living near Boulder and all it's pro athletes) and this place doesn't have that vibe.
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Joe Stech
2 years ago
Good routes, but one of the smaller Spot gyms. Bouldering walls have older (slippery) holds. Fun cave area
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Brian Bubz
2 years ago
Awesome local gym 🔥Auto belays are awesome when I come by myself.
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Bill Ray
2 years ago
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wayde wilburn
2 years ago
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Harry Yeatman
2 years ago
Awesome old school gym! Tons of overhanging problems and a nice cave upstairs to burn yourself out on. My favorite gym in the city.
Love this gym! Great vibe and alternative to the other spot gyms. Really commend the route setters and staff!
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jack dauphinais
2 years ago
Solid old school gym. Needs a moonboard 2016;)
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Mildred S
2 years ago
I feel like this one is just kind of ditched. A few of the ropes are too short to even tie into?! And the routes never get updated. The front desk is amazing though. I just think the routes and ropes need to get updated . Still giving a 5 star because I still love this gym
They have auto belay which is great. They have showers but no towels 😔
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Neil Collier
2 years ago
Always a great place to be. Friendly staff and fun routes.
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Rolf Kelly
2 years ago
This is the best route setting I have found in Denver rock climbing gyms. The routes traverse wide areas which makes them much more dynamic. Keep it up team. We will be back. One suggestion for improvement: get some more air circulation in there. Fans at the least.
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Nick Modawar
2 years ago
Lots of locations
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Jason Antonacci
2 years ago
This is my local The Spot. Smaller than others; yet very good facilities, plenty of bouldering, pleasant staff. One star off for their reduced summer hours though. No climbing before work 😕
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Ryan F
2 years ago
Cool spot. Especially nice for lead climbing and top rope. Gym was pretty much all to ourselves on a Sunday morning. The weights section was quite large and had a heavy bag. The staff were also very nice.
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Ricky Lyddon III
2 years ago
All staff very friendly and have done amazing work encouraging my son. We did the two week trial of all locations and decided to just stay with the Thornton location moving forward we liked it so much. We both were able to get top rope approved as well I’m under a week from starting.

Youth Programs

Check out our camps and clubs to build confidence and make friends. Check out The Spot Team to train with expert coaches, climb in competitions, and take your athlete’s climbing to the next level.

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Climbing Classes

Our classes will give you everything you need to climb with confidence. Whether you’re a total beginner or an old-school crusher looking to brush up on some skills, our experienced instructors are here to support you.

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You Might Be Wondering …

How big is The Spot Thornton?

The Spot Thornton offers 9,500 square feet of climbing, including an impressive 40-foot lead wall, 5 autobelays, bouldering spaces, and training equipment.

What kind of walls and equipment are there?

On top of our climbing walls, The Spot Thornton’s second and third floors are full of training equipment. On the second floor, we have weightlifting equipment, a treadmill, another 45° climbing wall, an adjustable spray wall for you to set your own climbs and share them with the community, and hangboards.

On the third floor, we have pull-up bars, rings, hangboards (even more!), stationary bikes, a ski erg, row machines, a campus board, more weights, and yoga mats with open space for all of your exercise needs.

Does my membership work at all gyms?

Members have unlimited access to all of our gyms, unless you purchase a membership that is specifically described as location-specific.