Every type of shot you could ever hope for. Long bombers through open fields, top of the world shots (long and short), uphill shorty, uphill long. You get the idea. It has everything and it doesn't repeat itself. The first few holes play around trees and rocks, and are quite technical with varying in elevation and tight (but forgiving) lines. Then the course opens up for you to break out the wide rim drivers and rip some long shots (good long par 3 maybe 4) before getting a little technical in the trees. Before going back up into the hills for the last few holes you play a very long uphill hole so you get a chance to grip it and rip it before putting the drivers away until the last hole. The last holes in the hills are a long tight uphill hole and a shot top of the world bomber. Not a bad way to finish playing in the trees. The last two holes before the end are a dog leg right and left making you think "should I try and go over the trees for two or take the safe three". Lastly the last hole is an across the valley shot that you are going to want to throw a couple shots on.

There is a new liquor store on site so you can get beverages to take with you.

I saw maybe 2 other groups out there all day, so you can take your time and enjoy your round.

The course is $3/rd or $5/day which is also a great deal for such an amazing course.

-Slash piles: When I played a few of the slash piles got in the way causing me to hunt for a disc, (#5, and #18) so you might want to put a spotter down range if you have one

-Lack of signage: There really isn't any signage to the next hole, and while the map at the front is accurate and the course flows pretty well there were a few times I got lost. Also some of the baskets are blind shots so it might be helpful to have an arrow pointing to it. There is an abundance of slash piles use some of the wood to make some signage.

-No marked distances: The holes aren't marked for distance so you don't really know what to throw on some of the in between holes.

-Some Baskets play close to each other: 3 times I found myself throwing into the wrong basket because of some of the proximity of the baskets to each other, this more than likely would've been rectified with looking at the map or just playing the course more

I've played a lot of public, private, and seasonal courses in this state and this is by far and away one of the best. I don't think I stopped smiling the whole time.


This is a course on an active ranch, along with a disc golf bed and breakfast, so there are options for trail rides (with horses) where you can play a round and someone else in your family can go on a trail ride. The trail rides also came with vouchers for a round at a later date. There are also on site cabins that you can stay in so you can play this course, go on a trail ride, then come back later and play some more.

I'm sure someone is going to compain about dirt teepads, however this is the Rockies not a flat park where you can bring in a cement truck. It is costly, not environmentally friendly, and a overall pain to pour pads in the mountains, so while some may see this as a con I just see it as it is part of playing in the mountains.

This is the epitome of what a course should be. Superb layout (although on 9 you can confuse that with basket 13, just go UP the hill), baskets are covered in obstacles (trapped by rocks on hole 3). A few long shots (it could use a few more more), some fun short shots, lots of woods, some open spaces, up and down the hill and fun! Primitive tees, baskets have flags on them, This course is too much fun. Easy? No, Very difficult? No. Playable and fun for all levels: absolutely.

I shot very, very badly. Both games.

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Absolute Beautiful course. This course has a great mix of Long, Mid and short Holes with Open and Wooded shots. Rock Formations are beautiful and play into course. Basket 3 sits back behind a few large Boulders with a thick grove of trees that divides the fairway and there is a fence marking OB off to left. Scenery here is unbeatable especially on Hole 10. Plenty of Holes have Benches.

Tee pads are all natural and not in the best shape but this is a mountain course and I have yet to see anything other than natural tee pads,at a mountain course, so it's not like I was expecting anything better. Course could have a little better signage but map is good so not to much of an issue. I really don't have any true complaints about this one.

I highly recommend this course to anyone and everyone in the area. It is absolutely beautiful. You will need your whole bag here due to the technicallity and length of Holes. There is lunch provided for anyone interested at a very reasonalbe price. Can't beat a little Home Cooking! There is a $3 charge to play but you get a ScoreCard with a map and it is well worth it.This course is in my Top 3 courses played and Hole 10 is my favorite Hole on any Course that I have ever played! If you get a chance to check this one out I'd jump at the opportunity. Awesome Course!

Obviously the biggest pro of a mountain course is the elevation and terrain. Sundance Trail hole #10 is the ultimate example of this: a short hole that plays up as far as it plays long, with the pin nestled in the rock face at the crest giving the player stunning views overlooking the ranch and mountainous peaks. It's simply beautiful.

Holes are diverse in their length, foliage levels, elevation changes, and layouts. Latter holes play extremely tight through the thin lodge pole pine; while other holes like #9 and #14 let long players air it out in a wide expanse of land.

One other major pro of this course is the people. They were friendly ranch folk who took the time to make sure we were set and ready to play. My friend asked for some water, and they simply gave him a thermos and said keep it. "Need to borrow a disc? No problem, the selection is limited but there are some along the wall you're more than welcome to use for the day. Don't forget the color map and scorecard before you go out, and if you need anything else, we'll be out watering the horses." I love it.

BEST HOLE/S: #10; #11

Being a privately owned course, there are the typical issues that I take with a grain of salt. First, some holes are bit thick. Even with that authentic mountain feel, technical holes like 15 and 17 are more luck than skill which can be bothersome to some people.

The course is pay to play, but you can play a round for three dollars or decide to stay all day for five.

Another issue are the tee boxes. I understand gravel and dirt tee boxes in the mountains - they make sense and seem right in the environment, but many are very unlevel and awkward. Again, being privately owned, tree clearing and tee maintenance can fall by the wayside, but is a small knock on the overall course quality.

One final issue may be that it's located so far away, so that may turn off some people, but I think many would agree that a good escape to the mountains is always worth a good drive.

WORST HOLE/S: #6

Sundance Meadows was a serene and inspiring disc golf experience for me. Being able to play here with the friend who first took me out disc golfing over a decade ago was icing of the cake. Heck, even writing this review has been unusually difficult since courses like these sometimes can't ever be adequately reviewed - they just need to be experienced.

Even though I believe this course rates slightly higher than Beaver Meadows DGC just a few miles up the road, the combo still makes a solid one-two punch and a must destination for any avid disc golfer. Sure, each course has some technical issues that can drop a rating a bit, but that's been typical in every private course I have played. What may set these mountain courses apart is the fact that you can travel up here, play a round, and find a peace which is rarely be attained in everyday life. Experience it, enjoy it, and hope others can come and do the same.

This is one of those courses that you tell all your friends about. It is a spectacular course secluded in beautiful Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. If you like to hike through the open wilderness and love a challenging disc golf course, then you won't be disappointed with this technical masterpiece. The area is a great escape from the busy courses where I live in Fort Collins. Sundance requires a variety of medium to long shots as well as great accuracy in order to hold a reasonable score. Throw a bad tee shot on most holes and you will likely struggle to make par. The course plays through dense woods and open meadows. Although many holes are under 300', most of them require a tight gap shot through thick woods to get to the pin. Hole #2 and #17 are prime examples. Course maps are available for finding your way.

It does cost money to play, but the experience alone is well worth it. Tight wooded holes can destroy your score while others require strategic placement rather than trying for distance. Some holes have large rocks that can scar a disc pretty badly. This may be a frustrating course for inexperienced players. You might want to wear your hiking shoes and bring warm clothing just in case the weather goes bad. It does get windy often in this area.

Remember to tell the owners how great of a course it is! Stop by The Wright Life in Fort Collins to meet the course designer and get info.

Sundance Trail is a dude ranch about just a few miles this side of civilization from Red Feather Lakes Colorado. There is not one single impression to take from this course other than awe. It is long, there are three holes over 500 feet and two holes under 200 but don't expect not to hit a tree on the shorties. The course has a little bit of everything. Open and tight drives, open and tight approach shots, many elevation changes, including a small mountain and a pond. The course is pretty well marked and the baskets all have neon flag poles on top of them so they are easy to find. A nice touch for scanning a forest for your target. The trails to the next tee box are well groomed and you would have to just not pay attention to get lost. You may see horses, I was thankful to not get hoofed in the face. You may see some of the dude ranch guests with climbing gear, but you are pretty much alone, its awesome! The people running the show talked about playing there in the winter, which sounds great to me. Holes 10 and 11 are the best two hole combo I've ever played and hole 17 is so thick wooded that if you were playing against a friend you might be able to make up your score if you got lucky and he/she got unlucky. The tee areas are unpaved, which in this setting, feels better.

You have to pay to play. There are animals everywhere. It is a long drive.

For only $3 I got to roam around an otherwise private part of the Rockies and a full color map of the course which I will keep in my bag for the memories.

There are not many courses where you get to climb a mountain in the middle of a round. This course is top notch, one of the best in Colorado.