City Climb at Edge: Is it worth it?

January 25, 2025 New York Info Comments Off

City Climb at Edge is a popular tourist attraction of the Edge Observation Deck in Hudson Yards. At this attraction you can climb the 30 Hudson Yards building to go to the highest outdoor point in New York and there you can lean over the edge to admire the view over Manhattan in a spectacular way, but is City Climb at Edge worth it? worth? In this blog we will tell you all about that.

What exactly is City Climb in New York?

City Climb at Edge in New York is an activity in which you can climb through a staircase that runs along the building to the highest point of the 30 Hudson Yards building at almost 380 meters, while you are of course very well protected with a harness. At the top you come to a platform where you can lean forward and then back, while of course being held by your harness and ropes. On the platform and when leaning forward you can enjoy a unique view of the whole of New York!

How does the City Climb at Edge work?

Before you can participate in the City Climb at Edge, extensive preparation takes place. Below we will explain the preparation and climb to the top of the 30 Hudson Yards building in 10 steps.

Step 1: Entrance

To get to the City Climb at Edge you have to enter the Hudson Yards shopping center. This shopping center is called The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards. In the shopping center you take the stairs to the 3rd floor and then go to The Edge via the entrance. After showing your ticket, you will need to go to a special area for those doing the City Climb.

Step 2: The City Climb at Edge information space

Once you arrive in the information room of City Climb at Edge, you will be measured and weighed. To do the City Climb, you must be between 1.49 m and 2.04 m tall and weigh a maximum of 140 kg. After measuring and weighing, it is time for a breath test to ensure that you are not under the influence of alcohol. So make sure that if you participate in the City Climb at Edge later in the day, you have not drunk any alcoholic drinks that day.

Step 3: Safety Instructions for City Climb at Edge

After measuring, weighing and alcohol testing, a safety instructor reads and explains the most important safety instructions. At the end you will be asked whether you understood the explanation. After accepting the safety instructions, enter your name, first name and email address on a computer so that the City Climb staff can send you more information and photos.

Step 4: The locker room

After receiving the safety instructions, you will go upstairs to The Edge observation deck to go to the locker room. In the locker room you place your backpack, phone, watch, in short, everything that can fall when you climb into a locker. Then you put on a nice blue jumpsuit and you are almost ready.

Step 5: Putting on the harness

After storing your belongings in a locker and putting on the blue jumpsuit, the City Climb at Edge instructors will put a harness on you. You will see that nothing is left to chance, because after the first instructor has put on your harness, a second instructor will come to check whether the harness fits properly and will adjust it if necessary. The first instructor then returns to attach a security cable, which can only be removed by the instructor. Why are they doing this? Quite simply to prevent accidents and, unfortunately, especially suicides.

Step 6: the climb outside

Before you go outside to start the City Climb at Edge, the harness and safety cables are all thoroughly checked. Then it’s time to go outside.

Step 7: The Cliff

When you arrive outside, you first have to climb a staircase of 32 steps to reach the open-air platform The Cliff. Once you get here, stop and enjoy the breathtaking views of the west side of Manhattan, New Jersey and the Hudson River. You can also lean over on the edge of the building and admire the Vessel and the entire Hudson Yards area.

Step 8: The Apex the highest point of Edge

After admiring the view on The Cliff it is time to climb to the next platform “The Apex”. To reach The Apex you have to climb a staircase with 161 steps and during this climb you can enjoy the view around you. And because the stairs are on the edge of the building, you will probably get an adrenaline rush while climbing to the top.

Step 9: The view from The Apex

When you arrive at the Apex you will find yourself at the highest point of Edge. And from here you have an unobstructed 360-degree view of the city and the surrounding area. And the most spectacular highlight of this City Climb at Edge experience is that you can lean over the edge of the Apex and enjoy the feeling of floating in the air!

Step 10: The end of the City Climb at Edge

After about 45 minutes the City Climb Experience is finished and it is time to go back to the locker room. In the locker room, your harness will be removed by an instructor and you will be presented with a large medal for completing the City Climb. You can then retrieve your belongings from the locker and proceed to the observation deck of the Edge and admire the fantastic view of all of New York.

How long does the City Climb at Edge take?

The entire preparation for the City Climb at Edge takes approximately 1 hour. The climb to the top and hanging over the edges of the 30 Hudson Yards building takes about 45 minutes. In total, the City Climb experience lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Are you allowed to visit Edge's observation deck after the City Climb?

Yes, after the City Climb at Edge you can still go to the observation deck of Edge to enjoy the view of New York.

Is the City Climb at Edge safe?

Yes, the City Climb at Edge is safe to participate in. During the climb to the top of the building you will be guided by very experienced and certified instructors. Well-tested ropes, harnesses and cables are also used. Your safety equipment will also be checked several times by an instructor during the climb to the top.

Is the City Climb at Edge worth it?

Of course we tried the City Climb at Edge ourselves and although the price of an entrance ticket is very expensive, we thought it was more than worth it. The experience is so unique and a once in a lifetime moment that it is ultimately worth the money.

How much does the City Climb Experience cost?

The price to participate in the City Climb at Edge is around € 191. The price includes access to the Edge observation deck. You can order your entrance ticket for the City Climb via the link below.

Where is City Climb at Edge in New York?

City Climb is located in the west of Manhattan at 30 Hudson Yards in New York. And you can easily reach the building with subway line 7, which stops at the corner of Hudson Yards.

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