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Movement LIC

Long Island City, New York, United States

  • Top Rope
  • Lead Climbing
  • Auto Belay
  • Bouldering
  • Cave Climbing
4.7from 1,658 reviewsDay pass $37
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Movement LIC, the former Cliffs at LIC near Court Square in Long Island City, is a 23,600 sq ft gym with 45-foot roped walls, a big lead cave, auto-belays and two floors of bouldering, plus a fitness mezzanine, yoga and fitness classes and showers.

About

Movement LIC

Movement LIC is on 44th Drive in Long Island City, steps from Court Square station (7, E, G and M trains). It opened in 2013 as The Cliffs at LIC and now trades as Movement, like the other Cliffs gyms. The facility covers 23,600 sq ft, with walls up to 45 feet high.

Climbing

  • Top-rope and lead climbing, with a large lead cave
  • Auto-belay lanes for climbing without a partner
  • Two floors of bouldering, including an indoor version of the Buddha roof boulder from the Gunks
  • Boulders and routes for beginners to advanced climbers, reset every week

Newcomers can book a 90-minute Introduction to Bouldering or Introduction to Rope Climbing class and keep climbing afterwards; belayers must pass a belay check and be at least 13. Learn to Lead, lead falling, an intermediate technique series, a cave climbing technique series, anchor building, private coaching and an adult training team cover the next steps. The gym runs an annual Lead Cave Flash Competition and hosted the Gotham Citizen round of Movement's Nor'Easter Bouldering Series in March 2026.

Facilities

A fitness mezzanine has weights and cardio machines, and yoga, acro yoga and climber conditioning classes are included in membership. There are locker rooms with showers, a gear shop, bike storage and lounge areas, and the building has accessible toilets and climbing areas. Youth climbing clubs, camps and competitive teams run through the year, and the community calendar includes BIPOC, Asian Climbing Tribe, queer, 50+ and adaptive climbing nights.

Prices

As we last found them. Prices change, so check the wall's website before you go.

Day pass
$37

- Prices exclude sales tax

- Child day pass: $26

- Student day pass: $32, Monday to Friday before 17:00 with a current student ID

- Active-duty military, seniors (65+), teachers and first responders: 10% off day passes ($33)

- 7-visit pass: $231, transferable, never expires and valid at any Movement gym

- Gear rental: shoes $7, harness $5, chalk $3, or all three for $12

- Introduction to Bouldering or Introduction to Rope Climbing class: $49 (free for members), and you can keep climbing afterwards

- 15-day trial membership: $49, with gear rental and both intro classes included

Membership
$140a month

- Monthly recurring membership: $140 a month plus a $49 initiation fee; prices exclude sales tax

- Student rate (under 18, high school and full-time college students): $119 a month

- Household membership: second adult $119 a month

- Annual membership from $1,540

- 30-day short-term membership: $169

- Peak Performance Team (adult training team): $200 a month for Level 1, $215 for Level 2, membership included

- No initiation fee for active-duty military, seniors (65+), teachers and first responders, or after a trial membership

- Membership includes climbing, yoga and fitness classes at every Movement gym

Upcoming events

All 19 events at Movement LIC

As the wall announced them. Plans change, so check with the wall before you go.

  • Social

    The Phoenix Group Meet-Up

    Free

    Sober climbing meet-up run by The Phoenix, a free recovery community, for people who find strength in climbing. The only requirement is 48 hours of continuous sobriety.

  • Social

    Queer Climb Night

    $15 for non-members, free for members

    Monthly queer climb night: climbers go out in small groups with a member of staff, who helps with belaying and tips. Rentals included.

  • Social

    Member Night Meetup

    Free for members

    Monthly member night on the last Tuesday: meet other climbers, find partners and share beta. Members can bring an extra guest; no booking needed.

  • Social

    BIPOC Climb Night

    $15 for non-members, free for members

    Monthly climb night for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour climbers, hosted by the BIPOC Climbing Collective. All levels welcome, no experience needed, rentals included.

  • Social

    50+ Climb Night

    $15 for non-members, free for members

    Monthly climb night for climbers aged 50 and over, with no experience needed. Rentals included.

Key Features

Types of Climbing

  • Rope (any)
  • Top Rope
  • Lead Climbing
  • Auto Belay
  • Bouldering (any)
  • Cave Climbing

Gym Facilities

  • Gym (any)
  • Free Weights
  • Cardio
  • Yoga Studio

Access

  • Memberships
  • Single Day Passes
  • Multi-day Passes
  • Student Discounts

Equipment Hire

  • Shoe Hire
  • Chalk Hire
  • Harness Hire

Other Amenities

  • Merchandise Shop
  • Changing Rooms
  • Lockers
  • Showers
  • Toilets

Classes & Programs

  • Classes (any)
  • Beginner Classes
  • Advanced Classes
  • Kids Classes
  • Local Competitions
  • Yoga Classes
  • Fitness Classes
  • Team Building
  • Private Instruction
  • BIPOC Programs
  • LGBTQ+ Programs

Venue Type

  • Climbing Gym

What climbers say about Movement LIC

4.7 out of 5from 1,658 reviews on Google

“The auto-belay area here is really fun. You can absolutely come by yourself and spend 5–6 hours here, or even stay for the whole day. They also have a bouldering area and a top-rope belay area.”

Google review,

“The workout area is decently sized but has a lot of solid equipment options. … The showers are also way nicer pressure wise than I expected and they have towels, shampoo, soap, etc.”

Google review,

“Endless possibilities here, especially if you know how to belay. … Parking in the area is a pain on most days but a little better at night.”

Google review,

Ratings as each site showed them in October 2026.

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Beta videos

How climbers have done climbs at Movement LIC, played from where they were posted. Walls reset their climbs every few weeks, so check when each was posted.

View all 9 videos at Movement LIC

  • Foot-only V4 slab

    • Bouldering
    • V4 · Intermediate
    • Slab

    By Ethan Yen on YouTube ·

  • V6 with a big jump

    • Bouldering
    • V6 · Advanced
    • Dynos

    By Tristan Yoo on YouTube ·

  • Intermediate boulder at the Gotham Citizen comp

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded
    • Comp style

    By Inspired Green on YouTube ·

  • Gotham Citizen comp boulder, intermediate category

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded
    • Comp style

    By Inspired Green on YouTube ·

  • Gotham Citizen intermediate comp problem

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded
    • Comp style

    By Inspired Green on YouTube ·

  • Trying every V5 in the gym

    • Bouldering
    • V5 · Intermediate

    By Aidan Uy on YouTube ·

  • Two-move V5

    • Bouldering
    • V5 · Intermediate

    By Tristan Yoo on YouTube ·

  • Black V3

    • Bouldering
    • V3 · Intermediate

    By Philip Pham on YouTube ·

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