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L.L. Stub Stewart SP - Hares Canyon

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3.645(based on 25 reviews)
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rkopald
Experience: 23.3 years 11 played 8 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Excellent, technical, beautiful 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 12, 2021 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Extremely fun and challenging course in an outstanding, gorgeous setting with the sound of the wind through the pines and discs bonking off of trees. Very fun and varied holes of all lengths. Rewards all skill levels with effort. Not hot in the summer, and often feels empty even with other people on the course. Dogs love it here.

Cons:

None.

Other Thoughts:

What a jewel of a course in a State Park.
Whoever designed this did an outstanding job and the construction crews did some amazing work. Almost all of the sightlines are clear, and most of the circles around the basket are cleared of all obstacles. Accuracy is your greatest asset here. A driver is very rarely needed.
Although this is all in the woods, it is amazing to play. Oddly, thanks to all the trees, it's possible to play here in the middle of a snowstorm, a moderate to heavy rain and in hot weather.
The location is absolutely beautiful. The view from the parking lot is incredible. I see far more mountain bikers here than disc golfers! You will probably lose discs here, but if you have a lot of time they can eventually be found.
At the right time of year, and in the right light, when you hit your approach shot, you will swear you ended up in a Peter Jackson movie set. It's very dramatic after a rainstorm with a beam of light shining on the basket in a clearing in the woods.
Love this course.
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Kirkke
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

a fantastic course for the experienced disc golfer 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 23, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is an absolutely picturesque course as you are literally disc golfing on a forest hiking trail. The entire 18 holes are completely in the woods which was really great for keeping us out of the elements such as the sun and wind on this hot day. Mature trees line the narrow yet very distinct fairways. Low limbs were cleared so low ceilings weren't a factor. I really appreciated the technical aspect of the course which rewards you for playing safe and smart. Being able to throw both backhand and sidearm comes in handy for hitting your lines here. The course was simple to navigate, signage and benches at every tee, and was in overall in great condition.

Cons:

There was a fair amount of loose debris (fallen branches) laying on and around the fairways on several holes... quite a big task for how many trees there are here.

Other Thoughts:

This course is designed to challenge the experienced disc golfer. It is on a sloped hillside, pretty steep is some areas. Naturally, there is a significant amount of elevation change from hole to hole. You will want to plan to leave the strollers and carts behind and use your backpacks.

There were quite a few ferns on some holes which contribute to making the course very scenic, but also can make locating your disc challenging. If you are not playing solo, having a spotter is really helpful for many of these holes.

The course was really quiet for being a Sunday afternoon. We saw only one other disc golfer and only once or twice did we hear some nearby hikers as there is a separate hiking trail that crosses through the area.

The Portland area has plenty of open courses which makes this course a nice change of pace. It truly was a real treat to play and I can't wait to get back!
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