Climbing gym · Washington, D.C., United States
Bouldering Project Eckington grades, explained
DC Bouldering Project opened in 2021 in the Eckington neighbourhood near Union Market; BP calls it the first climbing gym in the District. It is bouldering-only, with a 55-foot overhang wall nicknamed The Beast, in 34,714 sq ft of climbing and fitness space, plus saunas and co-working.
Bouldering grades
Boulders are set in colour circuits marked by hold colour: Yellow is the easiest and White (or Mint, at some gyms) the hardest. Each colour covers roughly three V-grades and neighbouring colours overlap on purpose, so circuits are not a strict ladder. The ranges are read off Bouldering Project's grade chart; only Purple is also given in its text.
| Level | V-scale | ≈ Font |
|---|---|---|
| YellowAt the V0 end of the chart; may also include easier (VB) climbs. | V0 | 4B–4B+ |
| Red | V0–V2 | 4B–5C |
| Green | V1–V3 | 5A–6A+ |
| PurpleBouldering Project's text also gives Purple as V2–V4. | V2–V4 | 5B–6B+ |
| Orange | V3–V5 | 5C+–6C+ |
| Black | V4–V6 | 6A+–7A |
| Blue | V5–V7 | 6C–7B |
| Pink | V6–V8 | 6C+–7B+ |
| White | V8–V10 | 7B–7C+ |
| MintSome Bouldering Project gyms use White as the hardest circuit instead. | ≥ V11 | ≥ 8A |
Bouldering Project grades the same way at all 13 of its gyms. All Bouldering Project gyms and grades
From climbers' descriptions and photos of the gym's grade boards. Gyms reset and regrade often, and grades vary between setters, so treat this as a guide and check the boards when you visit.
Visiting Bouldering Project Eckington
- Address
- 1611 Eckington Pl NE #150, Washington, DC 20002, United StatesGoogle MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Booking
- Walk in: no booking neededNo reservation needed for climbing or the fitness area; yoga and fitness classes must be booked.
- Prices
Prices in USD before sales tax. Rental shoes are included with a first-time visit. Oct-Nov 2026 promotion: 30% off monthly membership, activation fee waived.All prices on the gym's siteDay pass · adultage 21+ $35 Day pass · youthages 14-20 $28 Day pass · childage 13 and under $22 10-visit pass · adultage 21+; never expires, can be shared with guests $315 Monthly · adultage 21+; month-to-month, plus a one-time $80 activation fee $124 Monthly · youthages 14-20; plus a one-time $80 activation fee $104 Shoe hire $6 - Opening hours
Hours on the gym's siteMon–Fri 06:00–22:00 Sat–Sun 08:00–20:00 - First visit
- What to know before your first visit
- Phone
- +1 202-667-2404
Hours and prices from the gym's own website, checked 3 October 2026. They change, so check before you go.
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Questions
- What V-scale grade is Yellow at Bouldering Project Eckington?
- Yellow at Bouldering Project Eckington is V0, about 4B–4B+ in Font.
- What V-scale grade is Red at Bouldering Project Eckington?
- Red at Bouldering Project Eckington is V0–V2, about 4B–5C in Font.
- What V-scale grade is Green at Bouldering Project Eckington?
- Green at Bouldering Project Eckington is V1–V3, about 5A–6A+ in Font.
- What V-scale grade is Purple at Bouldering Project Eckington?
- Purple at Bouldering Project Eckington is V2–V4, about 5B–6B+ in Font.
- What V-scale grade is Orange at Bouldering Project Eckington?
- Orange at Bouldering Project Eckington is V3–V5, about 5C+–6C+ in Font.
- What V-scale grade is Black at Bouldering Project Eckington?
- Black at Bouldering Project Eckington is V4–V6, about 6A+–7A in Font.
Other Bouldering Project gyms
- Bouldering Project SpringdaleAustin · Bouldering
- Bouldering Project WestgateAustin · Bouldering
- Bouldering Project MinneapolisMinneapolis · Bouldering
- Bouldering Project Brooklyn (Gowanus)New York · Bouldering
- Bouldering Project The GranarySalt Lake City · Bouldering
- Bouldering Project FremontSeattle · Bouldering
More gyms in United States
Sources
- Bouldering Project: Eckington location page (address, phone, hours)
- Bouldering Project: Eckington pricing
- Bouldering Project: FAQs (no reservation needed for climbing)
- Climbing Business Journal: Bouldering Project signs lease for new DC gym (BP press release, May 2026; Eckington opened 2021)
- Bouldering Project blog: How to Understand Climbing Grades at Any Gym (2025-08-29)
- Bouldering Project circuit chart image (photographed at BP St. Paul, uploaded 2026-03)
- Bouldering Project: Climbing (circuits overview)
- Bouldering Project: Seattle first visit (boulder heights, Seattle locations)
- Bouldering Project blog: Seattle indoor climbing guide (2026-05-13)
Checked 3 October 2026. Gear Loop isn't affiliated with Bouldering Project Eckington.