-Beautiful mountain views and scenery throughout the course.
-Great elevation.
-Some holes had tight fairways lined with trees on both sides like #2 but they still felt like there was enough room to throw.
-Signature holes were #10 at #14. The downhill bomber type of shots are so much fun!
-Private property. Dan is a great host and allowed us to jump in before a league round on short notice. Wish we had more time to hang out and talk all things Disc Golf.
-Pay To Play.
-There was a mix of concrete and some dirt tee pads, but they were all level and in great shape.
-Good baskets on every hole.
-Easy navigation.
-Off the fairway areas weren't too rough. You can only lose a disc here if you get stuck in a tree out of reach.
-Course design allows you to stop at your car. I always appreciate this opportunity to not overload my bag with water, Gatorade, etc.

-It would be great if all of the tee pads were concrete.
-This is not my home course and it will be a while before I can get back here for another round.

-This course is 100% worth the time and money to schedule a tee time.
-Pro shop with a nice selection of discs, shirts, etc.
-I love courses on private property because they are all passion projects and it is very easy to see all of the time, effort, sweat and love that has been poured into this course.

This is truly a hidden gem and a must-visit when coming to the Hwy-285 corridor. It starts with the hospitality of the owners, Dan and Michelle. They are incredibly inviting to those who are respectful and appreciate the invitation. The course is rarely heavily used unless they are hosting a tags match or tournament so you are likely to have the course to yourself. Holes are pretty well marked and this is currently being improved. Natural tee pads are well defined with benches at most hole locations. You can expect a mix of open and tunnel shots, most being 150'-300' with one or two that venture out of this range. You are likely to experience wildlife and horses meandering. Well-behaved dogs are welcomed and allowed off leash if under owner control. A small donation is appreciated for each days use. Mix of aspen and pine trees with rolling hills, rock-outcroppings, and grassy fields.

There's a mix of baskets on the property but they all catch adequately with the occasional unfortunate spit. Natural pads have some ruts from use and un-earthed rocks poking through. It's by no means a bomber course but there is the occasional opportunity to unleash. Some navigation can be a bit confusing.

When you are planning a trip to the Denver metro and want to experience the best mountain golf that CO has to offer, fit this stop in. Contact Bear Mountain through contact info on this page. DO NOT SHOW UP UNANNOUNCED. Dan is very responsive to inquiries and will do his best to accommodate you and your friends.

This course is minutes from the world championship quality Bailey Disc Golf Course and within 15 minutes of Beaver Ranch Disc Golf Course, and close to several private courses including Phantom Falls, Bucksnort Disc Golf Course, Hi-View Disc Golf Course and many, many more.

Pack out what you pack in and have a great time!

- Incredible variety in every way: distances, hole shapes, elevation, difficulty, terrain, tree coverage
- Natural beauty at every turn and great views of the Rocky Mountain foothills
- A secluded setting on private property. Off the beaten path but not TOO far off of it to be a pain to get to
- Very reasonably priced and open for play on a regular basis
- Constantly being added to and improved upon by the owners and volunteers from the local club
- The owners are fantastic people who love the game and are extremely welcoming, even to groups and clubs from outside the area
- Close to a number of other high quality, destination courses

- The baskets are not my preferred make and model but they do catch fine enough
- Tees are mostly natural but are well maintained
- The layout, hole numbering and lack of signage can be confusing for first timers but is easy to follow after one lap around
- Over two hours from where I live

Having played nearly 250 courses, Bear Mountain tops the list. If i had to pick one course to visit for the rest of my days as a disc golfer, this would be it. Private, secluded, accessible and, most importantly, a layout that caters to players of all skill levels. No one will feel left out at Bear Mountain from beginners to 1000+ rated professionals. Now that the Hart's are opening their course up to the public I foresee nothing but success and constant improvement to what is already one of the finest places to play disc golf on planet Earth. Add Bear Mountain to your bucket list NOW.

To enumerate the pluses of this course would take more space than I'm allowed. However, I'll touch on a few: 1. The owners-amazing people who are always willing and able to host your group, explain the nuances of the course, and welcome you to their home. 2. The property- amazing! From gladed ponderosa forests to shady Aspen groves. From rocky outcroppings to flower filled fields. From gentle meadows to strenuous hills. This course is all that and amazing views of the mountains. 3. The course- there are generally 25 holes to play on the main layout, and up to 32 holes on the extended layout (more than that, even, if you want to throw to any of the numerous, lesser used baskets). Woods holes, open shots, uphill, downhill...You name it, it's here. The tee pads are natural and have been meticulously constructed over the years to be be as smooth and flat as possible. Dan and Co. are always working on the course to make the Bear Mtn experience even better. A new kiosk has been built and will house all the course info. New tee signage is being deployed. Directional signage is in the works to allow for new players to easily find the next hole. Bear Mtn merch is also available if you want to bring home a small piece of your experience! There is also seating at most tee areas and tables at a few of the holes, too. On-site camping is also available for those looking to hangout for a couple days.

Tee signs with pin locations and distances would be welcomed, as would the aforementioned signage to help players navigate from green to tee. But these "cons" are a drop in the ocean of awesomeness!

Bear Mtn peeks its head ever so slightly out from the pack of top tier Mountain courses in the Bailey/Conifer/Pine area. You can't be blamed for choosing one over the others, but you will be missing out should you choose not to visit Bear Mtn.

Great use of land
Nice mixture of open bombs and tight fairways
Unbelievable scenery
No crowds
Opportunity to camp on the land for a wonderful getaway

Hard to come up with a con. The course is still in development and navigation would be tricky on your own. There are additional baskets placed throughout allowing for alternate holes which could be confusing. Dan provides a great map, though, and once you play it, navigation shouldn't be an issue.

Lots of time and love have been put into developing this private course. Dan couldn't be a more welcoming and accommodating host. He and his friend even joined us for a memorable round. I would highly recommend camping here and getting several rounds in!

Very welcoming hosts
Beautiful piece of land in the Colorado wilderness
A lot of holes have multiple pin positions
Well thought out holes with combinations of up/down, long/short and left/right
Great baskets with Bear Mtn. logos on number plates
No major roads close so its very quiet
Views are spectacular

Very few cons to mention
Natural teepads but they are well maintained
A couple of holes play close to each other but I've never been concerned about being struck
Signage is there but can be tough to spot

This is a wonderful place ran by wonderful people. Tight tree lines followed by long open bombers
This would be 5 stars easily with concrete or pavers for teepads