The Verdict on CrossFit Forge 208
Suits beginners and visiting athletes who want coach-led CrossFit in downtown Caldwell, with early morning and lunchtime class slots. Before you go, note that the official site lists a $79 first month and a free intro class, while the $20 drop-in fee comes only from third-party reports.
Best for: Beginners, Visiting CrossFit athletes
Equipment & Climate
Barbells, kettlebells and free weights are used, with squats, lunges, Olympic lifting and powerlifting [4]. The facility is industrial and cooled by fans, with no air conditioning stated [13].
Schedule & Drop-In Rules
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 5:00, 6:00, 8:30 am, 12:00, 4:45 and 6:00 pm. Tuesday and Thursday: 5:00, 8:30 am, 12:00, 4:45 and 6:00 pm. Saturday: 9:00 am open gym and 10:00 am team CrossFit. Sunday closed. Gym hours Monday to Friday 5:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 to 11:00 am.
Pricing Notes
Official site lists FIRST MONTH: $79 [2][3][4]. Its drop-in page offers a one-day and a one-week pass but shows no prices [3]. A free first class is booked through PushPress [5]. Third-party reports give a $20 drop-in fee: a Yelp review [7], a Google AI Overview [11], and city research notes [13]. Facebook also mentions a first unlimited month for $79 [9]. The gym has not confirmed the $20 fee on its own pages.
Coaching
Every class is coach-led and movements are adapted to each athlete. Beginners and experienced athletes train side by side [4]. A coach is present at open gym, which is not a structured class [4]. Class size and languages are not stated.
Good to Know
- Owners
- Family-owned by Arlletty and Richard Ferrera[2]
- Phone
- 208-695-3165[2]
- Sunday
- Closed[2]
- Free intro
- First class is free and booked through PushPress[5]
- Beginner on-ramp
- Forge Ignite introduces foundational movements before regular classes[4]
- Open gym
- Saturdays at 9:00 am, a coach is present, not a structured class[4]
Visitor Guide
Where to train
CrossFit Forge 208 sits at 501 Cleveland Blvd in downtown Caldwell. The gym says it is within walking distance of local restaurants and coffee shops, and that it is the only CrossFit gym downtown.
Drop-in visits
The drop-in page offers a one-day and a one-week pass. Visitors pick a pass, fill in a form, and arrive a few minutes early. No prices appear on that page. A free first class can be booked through PushPress.
Classes
Coach-led classes run most weekdays from 5:00 am to 6:00 pm. Saturday brings open gym at 9:00 am and team CrossFit at 10:00 am. The gym is closed on Sundays. Beginners can start with Forge Ignite, a foundations class that comes before regular classes.
Before you go
City research notes describe a fan-cooled industrial floor, with no air conditioning stated. Call 208-695-3165 to confirm the drop-in fee before you arrive.
Verified Sources
9 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
Verified Sources
9 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
- 1.CrossFit affiliate registryCrossFit registry
crossfit.com
- 2.Crossfit Forge 208Official site
crossfitforge208.com
- 3.Drop In — Crossfit Forge 208Pricing page
crossfitforge208.com
- 4.Classes — Crossfit Forge 208Official site
crossfitforge208.com
- 5.Join CrossFit FORGE 208 - Free Class | PushPressBooking portal
crossfitforge208.pushpress.com
- 6.Social
- 7.Directory or guide
- 8.CrossFit FORGE 208 | Caldwell IDSocial
facebook.com
- 9.Google AI OverviewGoogle Maps
google.com
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