Smoky Mountain Adventure Center was one of Asheville’s best climbing gyms and featured a 34-foot high climbing wall that was the first permanent climbing wall in the up and coming River Arts District in Asheville and is the only lead climbing wall in Asheville. The new adventure center also features outdoor gear rental businesses and is home to Earthsports Design, an Asheville-based backpack manufacturer. It also is home to The Hangout, a cafe with locally made offerings, a Yoga studio space and event space. Future plans include an outdoor climbing wall, an elevated adventure course with a ropes course and zip line element, and a few outbuildings that will rent outdoor recreation gear in partnership with local businesses. The center will employ at least 20 people, including four full-time workers.Smoky Mountain Adventure Center Asheville

Smoky Mountain Adventure Center was renamed Cultivate Climbing, but suffered damage during the historic floods of Hurricane Helene in September 2024. Check current conditions before planning a trip.

Directions from Asheville: Smoky Mountain Adventure Center was located at 173 Amboy Road between the French Broad River Park and Karen Cragnolin and Carrier parks.