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Dillon, CO

Lake Dillon - Main Course

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JuanA
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 23.9 years 119 played 29 reviews
4.00 star(s)

An I-70 Must Bag! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 24, 2021 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

- One of the most scenic courses in Colorado.
- Multiple basket layouts on most of the holes.
- Ample fairway room with punishing roughs.
- Elevation changes on more than half the holes.
- A variety of lengths throughout.
- A very challenging but rewarding course.
- Log benches on most holes.
- An easy bag off of I-70.
- Concrete Tee Pads.
- The downhill throw on 8 is just too much fun.
- Informative Tee-Signs showing current basket location.
- Easy navigation.
- Warm-up basket.
- Course map at the parking lot (take a picture).
- A great 10-minute warm-up hike to the 1st tee.

Cons:

- Multiple tee signs missing pin location marker.
- A lack of trash cans is possibly causing a litter problem.
- Tee pads might be small for some players.
- Disc loss risk is moderate to high.

Other Thoughts:

Lake Dillon - Main starts near the Archery Range on Cemetary Rd. If your GPS tells you to turn onto Evergreen Road like ours did, ignore it. Just stay on 6 to Cemetary Road which is 3.5 miles from the exit.

The course begins at about 9,300' in elevation, climbs a few hundred more during the first 2 holes before leveling off, and descending back to 9,300 for the back nine. The altitude may impact some players, but the course itself is not strenuous. It's a fairly easy hiking path.

This place is gorgeous with Dillon Reservoir as a backdrop for many of the holes, especially the back 9. The Front 9 has more wide-open shots with punishing thigh-high sagebrush for rough that hides discs well. Having a spotter isn't a bad idea. The back 9 is flatter and more technical. Tight gaps through the woods reward clean flights but the trees can be brutal, often only offering a pitch-out. Take your time and catch your breath.

Bring water, snacks and sunscreen. We played as a duo with light traffic and finished in 2.5 hours. The wind picks up in the afternoons in the mountains, so plan to play here early.

This is not a Disc Golf only park. You will encounter hikers, dirt bikers and mountain bikers so be aware before you throw.

Not all of the basket locations are clear, so I hiked ahead to figure out where we were headed. Once again, a spotter is a good idea.

Many complain about the 10-minute walk to the 1st tee, but I actually like it. It gives me a chance to clear my head, and start thinking about what's to come.

Final thought: I love this place. Throwing discs against that scenery makes for a very memorable round. A few holes are bland, but the rest are all great tests. If your road trip is along I-70 in Colorado, you should definitely make a stop here. It's too close and too good to pass up.
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Average Joe
Experience: 20.9 years 146 played 8 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Most scenic course ever? 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 15, 2021 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

- Concrete tees / excellent baskets / well marked.
- Most holes have 2 pin positions and nice system at tee indicates current position
- Most baskets have "Next Tee" arrows
- Great layout making use of the elevation and trees.
- Excellent variety of shots.
- 360 degree beautiful views
- Challenging without being abusive
- It's free
- Enough parking
- There is a bike trail and hiking trail running through part of it, but both were lightly used

Cons:

- The hike to the 1st tee from the parking lot is pretty long, so be prepared. It is totally understandable with the space available for the course.
- There are tags at the tees to indicate the basket position, but quite a few of the tags were missing
- The tee pads could be a foot longer... or if not that, it would be very helpful if the front of the tee pad was level with the ground.
- A wish list would include a few steps down the steep part of hole 8's fairway. There is a way around that isn't as steep, but it seemed like everyone tried to negotiate the steep path.
- The wish list would also include elevation information for each hole

Other Thoughts:

Hole 8 off the cliff is a lot of fun...seeing how well you can get distance with the 100 foot of drop.
Use bright discs. There are a number of holes with 1-2 foot tall sage brush that can make locating your drive a challenge.
With the altitude and the up and down of the course, allow extra time to play and bring water.
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PumaPaws
Experience: 17.9 years 28 played 23 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Wanted to cry No Mas but look there's the next basket 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 5, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

Fun but challenging course.
Nice variety of throws required.
Once you get to #1, the course is fairly easy to follow. Good signage.
The long downhill throws are fun to watch.
After the very long downhill #8, climbing back up for the rest of the course was a good test of character or maybe athletic ability.
Loved #8.

The 9 hole "family" near to the parking lot is a great course for all ability levels. Short but challenging basket placements. For more experienced players, birdies are readily available but you can end up with a bogey as well.

Cons:

Starting at altitude (~9000 feet), you have to climb UP, 10-15+ minutes just to reach the first tee. Then throw up hill to the basket and then continue up to #2 tee. For coach potatoes or people coming from the low lands, this can be very challenging.

Other Thoughts:

Bring water and wear a good pair of shoes.
Sunscreen should probably be worn.
Pay attention to the weather. We played early in the day to avoid any issues.
Many things to do in the area, so this is a good place to come for a few days. Kayaking on Lake Dillon is also fun.
Wonderful area.
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Hey it's Stellato
Experience: 24 played 22 reviews
4.00 star(s)

I almost don't want to tell you how good it is... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 28, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

It doesn't get much better than this folks. This course is relatively new...ish... and still flies under the radar compared to the popularity of Frisco DGC. I almost don't want to add another gushing review for fear of course getting crowded, but I have to keep it real with ya'll. This course is 10 minutes from my house and I'm so thankful that I get to play it frequently. Incredibly beautiful, long holes, and creative use of just the right amount of wooded areas. It's hard to lose a disc on this course but it can happen in a few of the denser scrub brush areas. IMHO the scrub brush is much easier to find your disc in than the long/tall grasses found at some lower elevation courses. Have your friend film you on hole #8 for a scenic glory shot that should immediately go to your instagram.

Cons:

Long walk uphill to start hole #1 will feel daunting if you are out of shape or not used to the altitude. It kicks our butts every time and we are avid hikers already acclimated to elevation!

Only other thing this course could use is a good signage update with pars, distances and tee placements.

Other Thoughts:

Really excited for the putting course coming to this area. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to all the club members that helped build and maintain this course.
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mtndisc'r
Experience: 7 years 24 played 13 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Good tees, great views, adventure finding holes 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 19, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great views at every turn with nice walks thru pine and aspen groves.
Terrific adventure when the wind blows
Good exercise at altitude; especially to hole #1 and down from hole #8
Builds trust in the course map as holes are not often visible from the tee
Not overcrowded
A real frontier feel; especially with the discarded barbed wire in the rough between holes 9 and 11. No easy East-coast water challenges here!

Cons:

Holes can be very difficult to find even walking down the fairway
Sage and beetle killed pine hide disc's very well
Bring water because you will get some exercise

Other Thoughts:

Need some sort of map for each hole at the tee
Concrete tees are excellent although somewhat small
There are points where I had to stop and just absorb the beauty even during searches for discs
Take a spotter if possible to reduce (not eliminate) searching
Recommend for anyone travelling to the High Country, and if you are in good shape; make it a double with Peak One DGC across the lake.
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Experience: 23.9 years 30 played 17 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Fun near Frisco 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 8, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course offers a great mix of elevation, wooded holes, and open shots. Concrete tees, and Innova Discatchers.

Great mix of uphill, sidehill, and downhill holes.
Navigation was easy, with well-worn trails from hole to hole. There are arrows to the next tees that made it that much easier to play the course.

Cons:

More could have been done with the land available.

Other Thoughts:

Go play it is a fun course.
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markmcc
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12 years 278 played 254 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great Mix of Elevation and Lines 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 25, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course offers a great mix of elevation, wooded holes, and open shots. With holes lengths varying from 236' out to 533' you'll get the chance to drive with everything from putters to long-distance drivers.

Good variety of holes from wide open to wooded. While many holes allowed "typical" RHBH hyzer approaches, several favored dead straight drives, a few called for RHFH, and one (Hole 16) needed a big sweeping anny drive.

Good level concrete tees with acceptable texture, and Innova Discatchers with that nice visible yellow band. Tee signs were simple painted circles with hole number and distance only.

Great mix of uphill, sidehill, and downhill holes. Hole 8 is the signature "top-of-the-world" shot that will tempt you to throw your whole bag. Beware that the vegetation below is excellent at hiding discs!

Navigation was easy, with well-worn trails from hole to hole. There are a some arrows to the next tees (especially on the back nine) that made it that much easier to play the course. I had the map but didn't need it.

Cons:

Long walk to the first tee from the parking area. Google Maps says about 1/2 mile, and I believe it. It is uphill so you'll be warmed up before you begin. At least Hole 18 drops you right back at the parking lot. I'd rather have that long walk before the round than after.

There are no real tee signs, though it appeared that new poles were being installed when I played. Perhaps there are tee signs on the way?

A few holes require blind drives, and the sagebrush type vegetation does a pretty good job of concealing discs. I had my wife along as a spotter and appreciated the extra set of eyes on a few holes.

Some trails within the course were being used by walkers and mountain bikes. Not much of an issue on Monday morning, but I wonder if weekends would bring more significant conflicts.

Other Thoughts:

After playing the nearby Frisco course and being a little disappointed, I was pleasantly surprised by the Lake Dillon DGC. Between the significant elevation and the good use of available trees, I found it challenging and enjoyable.

I played early on a summer morning and was comfortable. I would imagine that afternoon could get pretty toasty out on the exposed holes. Bring plenty of water.
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ryyedogg
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 47 played 34 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Nice hilly course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 1, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course is layed out well with clear paths to follow to goals and tee pads with signage so navigating is easy. The tees aren't huge but they are nice concrete pads and the goals are discatchers. This is a nice mix of up, downhill, open, and wooded shots that keep the course interesting, especially the long downhill bombers. The scenery is really nice throughout the course with awesome views of the lake and mountains.

Cons:

Not a con for me but some would complain about the uphill climbs, particularly up to hole 1. Having some blind shots could mean possibly searching for your disc. Certain parts of the course layout make it a hazard for stray discs from other tee pads.

Other Thoughts:

Overall, it was a really nice course. I liked that it was challenging but I feel like I could still get a good shot on all the holes without needing a miracle. Hole 8 is a 500 ft. bomber downhill that has the most elevation drop I have ever seen on a hole and is a lot of fun to throw. Great course to visit if you are in the area or if you're an avid player living within 100 miles of this course, it is worth checking out.
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bobmcnelly
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13 years 326 played 190 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 21, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

-Concrete Tee Pads
- New Discatcher Baskets
- Pretty extreme elevation change that you will only find on a few courses
- Some of the best views you will find on almost any course
- nice variety of shots ranging from shorts shots through tight trees to long bombs in the wide open but playing along the wild elevation changes
-simple tee signs at every tee

Cons:

- about a 1/4 to 1/2 mile uphill hike to hole one
- the extreme elevation changes lead to an exhausting day and some stress on your body
-several holes are blind
- quite a few places to lose a disc especially when playing alone
-tee pads are slightly too short, they didn't really bother me but the 2 guys I was playing with were complainning

Other Thoughts:

Overall I real quality course, but you better be ready for a serious work out. Bring water and boots.
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CBass
Experience: 19.3 years 142 played 27 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Super fun course with spectacular views 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 11, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

One of the first things you will see is a practice basket near the parking lot, always a plus. As you make your way up the hill to #1 tee you will begin to see the awesome views unfold. While the course is fairly wooded in parts, the basket placements are strategically placed so you don't have to walk up the entire hole to find the pin. Shot varieties and gorgeous views keep players entertained throughout the course. Short enough to have a run at several baskets but wooded and long enough to be a fair challenge as well. Nice Discatchers do the job and can be seen from afar. Concrete tees will keep them from getting rutted badly with lots of traffic or adverse weather. The locals were very helpful in guiding us to the next tee. There is a course map at the practice area, you will want to stop here and gather info before starting for the first time.

Cons:

I will try not to give too many cons since I'm sure this course is still being worked on as of my review date. Once the hole signs are installed, finding the next basket/tee will be much easier. While getting concrete tees installed on the side of a mountain is no easy task, some are short enough to actually make the hole more difficult by limiting the run up or follow through. Again, no easy task to have concrete up there at all, so thank you thank you!

Other Thoughts:

Bring some comfy shoes, a camera, plenty of water and get ready for some fun. This course was a blast, and there were some of the most beautiful views I have seen on a course as well. Quickly becoming one of my new favorites. Thanks for getting this approved and installed!
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tomschillin
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 28.9 years 197 played 19 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great Alternative to Peak One! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 2, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great views from just about every hole. Huge elevation changes. Lots of downhill bombs as well as several tight technical holes. Yes, there is a 10 minute walk from the parking lot, but it's a great way to get the blood flowing rather than playing a few warm up holes. Great mix of downhill, level, up hill, technical, bombs and amazing scenery throughout! And 2 cool little chill out tee-pees on hole 4 i think it was and again on the back half around hole 12 or 13 i think.

Cons:

Any issues with this course may change in the future since at the time of this review the course is less than 2 months old.

Very few benches or places to sit down, as well as trash cans. (very minor issue)

Some of the tee pads are close to the previous basket, which isn't a big deal if you're paying attention to your surroundings.

The 10 minute walk to the first hole, but as i mentioned in the pro's, it could be a good thing too.

Other Thoughts:

This course is easily a 4 with the potential of being a 4.5 or more, depending on what kind of development is done to the surrounding area. This place is a great compliment to Peak One over in Frisco, about a 10 minute drive away. I will definitely be back to play again.
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