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🧗 Climb Buffalo’s Iconic Grain Silos Closed for the Season
SILO CLIMBING CLOSED FOR THE SEASONPrivate events & groups of 10+
Downtown Buffalo, NY · On the Buffalo River

Silo Climbing

Experience Buffalo from a completely new angle. Climb the iconic stone ruins of the old GLF grain silos, towering over the river with sweeping views of the city skyline and Lake Erie. Beginner and advanced routes are available, all climbs are guided, and equipment is provided. Silo climbing is now closed for the season. We are still booking private events and groups or parties of 10 or more, and we take waitlist requests on select days.

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🧗Guided Climbs Available

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Closed for the season. Private events and groups of 10+

Public bookings are done for the season. We are still taking private events and groups or parties of 10 or more, and we run a waitlist on select days. Every request goes through the waitlist funnel, there is no other way to book, and most requests are answered within 1-12 hours.

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Pricing per person

Pricing

Climb by the session or make a full hour of it.

🧗 Single Climb
$7
Quick Climbing Session

🧗 Climb Bundle
$15
1 Hour Climb

ℹ️ A 10% Adventure Guide gratuity is automatically added to all bookings of 10+. School field trips are exempt.

Climbing packages

What to Know

All climbs are guided, equipment is provided, and routes are available for every skill level.

Silo Climbing
Ages 7+
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What it isGuided climbs on the historic GLF grain silos, with beginner and advanced routes available.
RoutesEasy, Medium, and Hard silo-wall routes. Adventure Guides decide route advancement for safety.
EquipmentHarnesses and climbing equipment are provided. No personal gear needed.
ViewClimb above the river with views of the Buffalo skyline and Lake Erie.

All climbs are fully guided by our Adventure team. Come down, check in, and gear up.

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Packages & Groups
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Single climbOne guided climb on the historic silos. Good for first-timers.
3-climb bundleThree guided climbs; use in one visit or split across visits.
Groups 10+Discounted group rate and private booking windows are available.
GratuityA 10% Adventure Guide gratuity is automatically added to all bookings of 10+. School field trips are exempt.

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Restrictions & Requirements
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Minimum age7 years old. Participants under 18 require a parent or guardian waiver.
Minimum weight50 lbs for climbing routes.
Final callLast climbers are sent up 15 minutes before close.
Guide approvalAdventure Guides have final authority on route selection and participant eligibility.

What to Wear
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ShoesClosed-toe shoes required. No sandals or flip-flops.
ClothingDress for the weather. No dresses; wear pants or shorts.
Cold weatherGloves are recommended in cold weather.
HairLong hair must be tied back before climbing.

Waiver & Policies
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WaiverA signed activity waiver is required before climbing. Sign your waiver here →
HoursClosed for the season. Private events and groups of 10 or more only. We still take waitlist requests on select days.
Weather holdsClimbs may pause during lightning or severe weather.
HealthNot recommended for guests with heart conditions or a severe fear of heights.
Walk-insNo walk-ins for the season. Every climb goes through the waitlist, for private events and groups of 10 or more.

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All climbs are guided · equipment provided
Questions? Call (716) 342-2292 · ext. 503 (Adventure Office)

Before you come

Plan Your Visit

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Booking a private event or a group of 10 or more? Send us a request and our team will confirm what we can do.

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Coming from out of town?

Make a weekend of it. Book a discounted room at a hotel near Buffalo Riverworks.

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Questions & Comments

Happy to help with group rates, private events, and anything else you need.

sports@buffaloriverworks.com
(716) 342-2292 · ext. 503 (Adventure Office)

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Buffalo Riverworks · Silo Climbing · Downtown Buffalo, NY