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Peak One DGC

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wolfhaley
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Experience: 19.9 years 970 played 542 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 29, 2023 Played the course:once

Pros:

Peak One is 27 hole course overlooking the beautiful Lake Dillon. I've heard a lot about the views at the Lake Dillon-Main course, the views are even better at Peak One. It doesn't seem possible but it is. The course was originally an 18 that was expanded to 27 holes at some point. The course can easily be played as just the original 18 too, which ends you near where hole 27 drops you off. Nice to have options, more on this later.

The baskets here are all Discatchers. The original 18 holes have some super old school versions of them, while the last 9 has your more modern version. The originals aren't the greatest but they're not the worst baskets out there either. The newer ones are your typical Discatchers, look and catch great. One basket and two to three pin positions per hole.

Concrete tees on all holes. These are nicely sized and grippy. No issues with these. One tee pad per hole.

The course design is pretty well done here. There's no overly long transitions between holes and the property is used very nicely to highlight the better features where possible. There's elevation throughout the entire course, but it's very minor compared to other mountain courses. The entire course is covered in pine trees as well. There's only a few mostly open holes on the whole course. You're going to be dealing with trees for the majority of your time out here.

There's a solid mixture of different lengths out here too, depending on which pins are in the ground. I'd assume they're mostly in the longs in the warmer months. There's a few legit par 4's for the longs but it's a mostly par 3 course. With that said, it's still a challenging course that requires placement over distance on the majority of the holes. Being just a bit too short or long can spell trouble.

The tee signs are nicely done out here. They feature an actual topographical view with the intended direction and basket placements overlayed on top of it. In addition to that there's the hole # and distances to either basket location. The best part is that they bolt a "Playing Today" placard above the current pin position.
This is vital for a piney course like this.

The flow of the course is pretty decent. I did have to use the map a number of times. But nothing too crazy.

Cons:

The last (new) 9 holes are pretty terrible. I was strongly leaning towards a possible 4 after the first 18. That quickly changed. The final 9 holes need a lot of work. No realistic lines on most of the holes. Some don't even really have a fairway. It's just throw it up over this wall of pines and see what happens. If I was local I'd rarely play these last holes. That's why it's nice that 18 ends near where 27 does. These were a major letdown to say the least.

The tee signs, while visually appealing, don't really accurately show where the pin is located. Everything is basically a straight line from the tee. There's no doglegs or even gentle bends shown. Not a big fan of these maps.

A couple goofy transitions between holes. Nothing too crazy, but a few more next tee arrows would help out with this. Be sure to bring a map to speed things along. This seemed to be more of an issue later in the round for whatever reason.

There's a few trails that meander through the course that you need to be aware of. Seems to be quite popular when the weather is nice too, so expect some pedestrian traffic.

Other Thoughts:

Like I said in the cons, I was leaning towards a possible 4. It probably wouldn't have quite earned that, but after the last nine holes there was no way. This is still a fun course and worth a visit if nearby. The last 9 holes are a real drag though. With a little bit of clearing out of some lines it'd be fine. As is it's kind of a joke of an ending.
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Shadrach3
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Experience: 5.5 years 318 played 306 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fir Challenge under the Mountains 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 3, 2021 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

An extremely solid course with lots of lines and gorgeous views.

-Amenities: Solid, if not top-notch. Mixed baskets (all fine), tee signs of slight usefulness, concrete pads, next tee cues.

-Layout: The original 18, followed by an additional 9-hole loop. It's pretty easy to stop after the first set.

-Beauty: The course itself is scrubby, but the backdrop is gorgeous mountains. Frisco is at the base of a couple of peaks, and they loom throughout the round. Parts of the course also have great vistas of the Dillon Reservoir.

-Challenge: Actually moderately difficult, despite all the par-3s. The trees catch anything that come near them, requiring very specific lines and creating some very hard scrambles. I'd pin it as upper-level Intermediate in parts, with some easier stretches as well.

-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: A lot of quirkily demanding shots with punishing scrub. Curves are important, and many shots throw blind around firs to the pin. Shapes range from subtle to steep, as do the inclines - several holes have very steep drops, while others are totally flat. Added in are some easy wide open holes to get you back to even when you bogey. A couple of par-4s, but the rule is longish par-3s. Having a good straddle putt, and long legs to lean out of trees, will be valuable assets. The final nine increase the density a bit more, requiring more laser lines and less lollipop shots.

-Multi-Pins: Several rotating pin placements per hole, with indicator system.

Cons:

-Par-3 Golf: It gets a little old after a while. The creativity of shapes is impressive, but Peak One would be much better for the inclusion of multi-shot strategic holes.

-Blind Pins and Shots: Big downside for first-timers. A large number of pins are blind, which isn't good when the tee signs are as vague as these are. Further, throwing so many blind shots into dense trees is a recipe for lost discs, especially if you get caught up in something above the ground. At any rate, a lot more searching than desirable.

-Scrambling: Sometimes just not fun. If you're in the middle of a fir, you can't throw more than 10 feet.

-Navigation: At times, confusing. You can get turned around the wrong way, and the dirt makes it difficult to wear in any obvious trails.

-Dusty: A normal desert con, but especially bad here. Some of the grittiest, disc-dirtying rounds I've played.

Other Thoughts:

Peak One is a course that I enjoyed like a Good course, but in an honest evaluation has the variety to earn it a Very Good rating. There is lots of shaping with very real punishments for flubs, combined with occasional elevation and some stunning scenery. There are navigation and pin-finding issues, but I tend to de-emphasize these. Play with a local if you can, and you're likely to have a great round.
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Upshawt1979
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Experience: 20.8 years 548 played 429 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Worth a Peek 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 26, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

Peak One DGC is legit. 27 holes, concrete tees, cool orange baskets on 1-18 and more standard Innova Discatchers w/ yellow bands on the last 9. There is only one hole that is not par 3, a par 5 at number 15. More than one pin location on many holes. I liked the chair lifts used as benches.

Setting is beautiful, near the lake and surrounded by mountain peaks. Very little water in play, but you will be able to have a nice look at it. The woods can be fairly thick in places, but this varies and there are also some open drives. Modest elevation change on a few holes.

The shot shaping is challenging at times, working lines around the trees. I was left scratching my head while trying to select a disc on multiple tees. Getting the distance you need and leaving a clean look at the basket can be a real test. Hole 3 is one example, with an elevated box slightly offset from the fairway, around 350'. A RHBH throw using the most open path isn't impossible but it takes skill to land it where you want. Making a perfect drive over treetops and placing it in the center feels great, however if the trajectory is slightly off you bonk a tree or stray into a difficult second shot approach. 5 is also a ribbon that presents a fair lane, but has rough, wooded areas with uneven footing on either side. Staying in the lines makes a big difference, even if you don't put a bunch of birdies on the card.

I also liked hole 6, which ran through a gap between trees and up a hill to the pin. It is very reachable from the tee box but getting right under the basket requires a very good throw. 16 is a shorter hole, but has a fun, bendy tee shot that is blind from the numerous hillside trees obstructing the sightline.

The final nine seemed a little bit more densely wooded with many smaller trees. 19 is uphill and the pin access it limited by a number of trees guarding the basket near the top. 20 is another tee that takes a kinky turn onto the fairway immediately, then narrows leading up to the basket. 21 hasn't got an obvious line, but there is a general idea of where you're going out of the box. 22 is like breaking out of a piney prison. 23 and 24 are a bit longer and more open, but the pins are still strategically set amongst protective, bushy branches.

Cons:

The lakeside area this course occupies hasn't got the huge topographical features you might associate with some Colorado disc golf courses. There are climbs or drops of 15-25 feet maybe, and a lot of holes are fairly level. The lake does very little to impact the game.

Layout is a bit choppy, and a comprehensive map of all 27 holes would be great to have. Upgrading the signs and markers would also be really nice.

Other Thoughts:

Played this one during a weekend in Silverthorne with my brother. We actually did 1-17 on one evening, then returned to finish it out the following morning. Rainfall overnight did little to diminish the quality of play.

I had a good time there, and the extra holes gave me opportunity to discover which discs worked for me in the thin air. The original 18 are good holes that are established nicely, and the newer final 9 provide an equally tricky and less polished difficulty level. Overall a nice course, but middle of the pack compared to the other 9 I have played in the state. As a first time visitor, I had to do quite a bit of exploring to see where the pins were, and also to find the next tee once or twice. I'd like to have another go at it, being a bit more familiar with the lines and strategy.

I shot seven strokes over par on the 27 holes (90). I did get a couple of birdies, hole 15 (the par 5) and 18. There were some good drives that were near the pin with putts obstructed by trees.
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chad groen
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 24.1 years 42 played 41 reviews
3.50 star(s)

A Scenic Course with Opportunities to Lose Discs 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 25, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is a scenic course with lots of trees in the area, a lake nearby, and mountains in the distance. The layouts vary a little with a few blind tee shots, a few small dog legs, and a few small changes in elevation. A lot of the holes have narrow fairways, with some being more narrow than others, but there are also a few that are relatively open. There are multiple tee pad locations for each hole, and that helps add to the variety of hole lengths. Also, the signage at each tee pad is unique in that they consist of short logs standing up with the hole information embedded on top.

Cons:

It's easy to lose your disc on a lot of these holes. If it sails away from the fairway, you can easily lose sight of it because of all the trees blocking your view. You can also lose your disc simply because it gets stuck way up in a tree and you're unable to get it down. This course doesn't have as much variety as it could have. A lot of the holes have a similar look and feel to them: narrow fairways with woods on the right and woods on the left. Some fairways are a little too narrow. Also, some of the fairways are mostly dirt with little to no grass. I realize that that's mainly because of the terrain and that the climate can sometimes be real dry, but it'll be a good idea to bring a towel so you can clean your disc when it lands on one of the dirt fairways.

Other Thoughts:

Overall, this is a good course for more experienced players. Others might still enjoy it for the challenge it offers, and maybe also because of the scenery. It'll be a good idea, though, to play here with at least one other person. That way you'll have an extra set of eyes to follow your disc so you don't lose it.
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Hey it's Stellato
Experience: 24 played 22 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Summit County Classic 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 31, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course is a classic for Colorado players living in the Rockies. It is on a the reservoir peninsula, so very little elevation change compared to other courses in county. Well maintained concrete tee boxes with pars and distances listed. 27 holes right now, with the still-rough "new 9" playing very fun but no signage yet. Just enough wooded areas to provide shade and keep things interesting, but fairly hard to lose a disc unless you really take a bad turn. Not much elevation up/down so one of the easier courses in the rockies for players who have issues walking on hills.

Beautiful views of Lake Dillon and surrounding mountain ranges. you can clearly see Grays and Torrey's 14er peaks from this course.

Cons:

Often crowded with tournament play, it seems like there is a tournament just about every weekend in the summer (not true, but feels like it sometimes!)
:)

The introduction of the "new 9" has been great and we have just played the new-9 twice to make 18 holes on crowded tournament days.

For a course that is this popular, the tee-box signage could really use an upgrade. Currently there aren't indicators to show pin placement, but I have a sneaking suspicion they will be there next season when the signs are also installed for the new 9? (fingers crossed)

Other Thoughts:

Would like to see a practice basket closer to the parking lot and Tee #1. Currently the only practice basket towards the end of the course, about 150 yards away from hole #1 tee.
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mtndisc'r
Experience: 6.9 years 24 played 13 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Fun course with nice views of the Marina 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 18, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

Back in the Woods without a lot of disc-eating ground cover
Nice tee information posts
Concrete pads
Basket Color easy to pick out against the trees, stone, flowers, and people
Easy access with great parking
Practice basket on the trail to the first tee
A Day Lodge; staffed with knowledgeable people and disc's for sale
Nice locals
Shade and benches available on almost every hole
Recycling and trash cans on the way into the course
Excellent printed maps available at the Day Lodge
Many challenges forcing technical shots

Cons:

Didn't see any trash can's on the course
Unable to see the next tee nor the current basket way too often
Map's scale is a bit misleading; almost always further to the next tee but not a long a shot as the map suggests
Some construction going on

Other Thoughts:

I had to dig out my RHFH throws to hyzer correctly for at least 9 of the holes and that was great. The course seems to almost be setup to bias against RHBH throwers, but that is really good to make progress. A couple of holes required faith-based throws to find the basket, and I was surprised more than once at the basket's location. Recommend for anyone travelling to the High Country, and if you are in good shape; make it a double with Lake Dillon's DGC across the lake.
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A-Roc
Experience: 12.7 years 23 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Should be ranked higher than Dillon Lake` 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 7, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

The views are killer.
Even though this course is on the edge of town, it still feels woodsy. I like that in a course.
Great facility and upkeep. The two teepee shelters came in handy for the rain that rolled in.

Cons:

Tee signs leave something to be desired. A few baskets were difficult to find from the tee. Luckily the course was busy that day.

Other Thoughts:

With a few map and sign improvements this course could be close to a 5. I have no earthly idea how Dillon Lake rates higher than this course. If you're traveling through and only have time for one or the other in this area, play Peak One in Frisco.
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markmcc
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 11.9 years 278 played 254 reviews
3.00 star(s)

No Longer "Heavily Wooded" 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 2, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This is a perfectly decent course, but not what I expected at 9000 feet in the Colorado Mountains (see cons).

There is a lot of variety in hole length. From a short 198' out to 686' you'll get a chance to drive with everything from putters to distance drivers. About half of the holes are in the 250' - 350' range.

While there was some moderate elevation on some of the holes to add interest and challenge, there were no huge uphill or epic downhill throws.

Beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and adjacent Lake Dillon. I didn't find that the lake was in play on any hole, but it appears to be down some. It may be more of an issue when full.

Good concrete tee pads and decent baskets. Simple tee signs gave hole number, par, and distance. This course gets a lot of use so well-worn paths between holes make navigation a breeze. Plenty of trash cans and benches. Some of the benches are old ski lift seats which is a nice touch.

Cons:

There are literally hundreds of stumps where the beetle-killed mature pines have been cut down and removed. Left behind are plenty of 8' - 15' tall pines, all of which can be easily thrown over. So there are no tunnels or even tight lines to hit on most of your drives. You do need to land your disc in the open to avoid throwing out of a thicket, but driving is mostly in the open.

Tee signs do not include a hole diagram or an indicator of which position the pin is in. The distances also seem off on many holes, perhaps due to one distance being listed but at least two available pin positions.

Many of the pins are out-of-sight from the tee, so you'll do plenty of walking forward to spot baskets on your first round.

This course can get crazy busy. My first attempt to play was at 1:00 on a sunny early summer afternoon. The course was mobbed with large groups of casual golfers. A disc in one hand and a beer in the other, with a loose dog or two in each group. Pure chaos. My next round at 8:30 am a few days later was much less crowded.

Some of the tees are close enough to the previous basket to create possible conflicts when the course is full. Heads up!!

Other Thoughts:

This course in located in the Frisco Nordic Complex which seems to be the hub of outdoor activity in Frisco. With the lake, trails, BMX course and other attractions there are a lot of folks here during the summer season. So be prepared for crowds which may include a lot of inexperienced or unaware golfers. Early morning is your friend if you want a quiet round.
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ryyedogg
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 47 played 33 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Very nice course with amazing lake and mountain views 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

Concrete tee pads and small benches at every hole is big plus. There is usually a path leading to the next hole making navigation easy. Many types of shots will be needed to score well which is good for advanced and pro players. Plenty of trees and up and downhill shots make for exciting rounds. There are also multiple pins on every hole to change things up. Some of the views of the lake and mountains from the course are very pretty.

Cons:

Not an easy course for beginners. It's also not hard for nearly anyone to lose a disc here on any given day with all the trees on the fairways. The course does get crowded as I experienced today so don't let it surprise you.

Other Thoughts:

I didn't think this course would be as good as the Dillon lake dgc but I was definitely wrong. It was every bit as good and maybe better. This is definitely a course that rec and serious players can both enjoy.
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Lewis
Experience: 16.8 years 18 played 12 reviews
3.00 star(s)

A good course on its own, but it's worth playing just for the scenery! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 23, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

The best thing about this course is its setting. I have only played it in August, when the snow is gone from the mountains, but at 9000' in the Rockies, there are probably months when it is even more beautiful. The scenery around me took my mind off my score, which was fine, because just being there in the natural beauty throwing discs around was more fun than trying to set a personal best would have been.

The course is laid out well enough that it is not difficult to follow the flow of the course from basket to tee pad, even for visitors from out of state, and the baskets and pads are all in good condition. The pads are all concrete, and large enough for a tall player to feel comfortable on them, and the baskets, I believe, are all an older model of Innova Discatcher. I also appreciated the practice basket that is installed near hole #1.

The layout was also pretty good. Although there are no "signature" holes, there are no bad holes, nor any that seemed like a waste or misuse of the space. I hear the area has suffered from a plague of pine beetles that has killed off a lot of the forest, but I don't think this has negatively affected the Peak One disc golf course. The fairways were fair, and since there is virtually no undergrowth or "shule" on the course, you'll never find yourself "in jail" after a bad drive. This seems to me to make the course more forgiving than many others I've played, with the challenges on the course coming from distance, wind, and play between the trees, with less of a premium on keeping your drive in the fairway, and more opportunities to "save" a hole with a quality second shot.

The lack of undergrowth also makes it easy to find discs that leave the fairways, which is a very helpful feature for a course that has so many "blind" tee shots.

Finally, I found the course very easy to play at a fast pace as a solo player, with no backups at any holes, and the local players happy to let me play through when I caught them. I saw no litter, no rudeness, and no selfishness -- only friendly disc golfers enjoying the course. This is the way it should be everywhere, but since it isn't, it's is a nice treat to experience in Frisco.

Cons:

The course's biggest weakness is its tee signs. There is a tee sign present at each hole, but since each hole has at least two basket positions, and the tee sign only shows one distance, what you see on the sign may or may not be relevant. I suspect the tee signs all show distances to the "A" basket positions, but I couldn't honestly tell, since most of the baskets were in the longer "B" positions when I was there. Most of the baskets were not visible from the tee pad anyway, so your best solution is to scout the basket locations on foot, and throw by feel until you are familiar with the course. The difference in the "A" positions and "B" positions is sometimes way over 100', and it might add up to a difference of 1000' or more if the basket positions were all "A" vs. all "B", so it would be nice to get that second distance marked on the tee signs.

Another oddity about the layout, especially in the "B" positions, is that some holes seem to have no fairway to the basket. You have to throw blind over the tops of low-growing (young?) pine trees, and learn the direction to throw by experience. I was also a bit confused at times by the angle of the tee pad relative to the basket. It's impossible to aim concrete pads directly at two different basket locations, but there were a few pads that seemed to skew wildly off in an odd direction, not really at either basket location. I don't know if this could be corrected or not, but it ultimately didn't case me any serious problems, since the pads are wide enough to allow a diagonal run-up.

Other Thoughts:

At this altitude, I was afraid I would be sucking wind around the whole course, but Frisco is in a relatively flat valley among the mountains, so this was not a "ski slope" course that sends you up and down steep hills. A local player I met actually said it is converted into a cross-country skiing area during the winter, which should tell you what kind of elevation changes the course has: moderate hills, but overall on a fairly level plot of land.

I didn't suffer from altitude sickness, but the air is definitely thinner up there, so expect to be winded until you're acclimated to the altitude. Also it's a very dry area, so bring lots of water or sports drinks to stay hydrated, and wear sunscreen. I didn't take the advice seriously enough that you get sunburned more easily at high altitudes, and ended up with sunburned forearms. I'm okay, but don't be the guy that gets lobster red because you stayed out all day on a sunny day.

The elevation didn't seem to make my discs fly farther, but they definitely flew differently. My stable discs became overstable, my understable discs flew straight, and my overstable discs became virtually useless meathooks. On the other hand, the distance that the discs faded didn't seem all that far -- instead of fading way wide, they seemed to just drop out of the sky when they started to fade. The only way I could achieve a left-to-right curving flight (rhbh) was to throw my most understable discs with significant anhyzer; my Prodigy F7, my beat up Pro Katana, and my beat-to-silly-flippy Blizzard Boss were able to hold an anhyzer line, but nothing else in my bag would. I got the best results driving with the Katana, the Blizzard Boss, and my Star Valkyrie. Moral of the story: bring understable to stable discs, and leave the overstable discs at home. I think the thin air gave my discs less glide, but slowed their forward progress less, so the total distance on a good flight line was about the same as I'm used to at 1000' above sea level around Atlanta. You just have to go about getting your good flight line in a different way.

Something else to keep in mind is that the course is always windy, with ever-present strong, gusty wind on the holes by the lake, so bring your heavy, stiff, wind-fighting putters.
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AndyJB
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 32.8 years 52 played 42 reviews
4.00 star(s)

As close to a destination course as it gets! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 23, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

-Fabulous views
-Many changes in elevation without being grueling to walk
-Tons of natural obstacles that are tough but fair
-Super easy to navigate
-High quality baskets
-Well - maintained course; the disc golf course is located on a huge multi- use property yet remains isolated from all the other activites

Cons:

-Quite a few blind shots that require either intimate knowledge of the course or a long scouting mission up the fairway
-Odd mix of hole lengths...either huge number holes or short ace runs, very few in the middle holes
-Nor a huge con but this course IS at slightly over 9000 feet above sea level so prepare thyself for some huffing and puffing

Other Thoughts:

I played this course at the Mile High Classic. To be honest, I never would have have played this course if it wasn't for the tourney as it is almost a three hour drive for me.

I'm glad I made the trip. The course is beautiful and very fun to play. I really shot myself in the foot the second round by playing too aggressive (I was in fifth place after the first round) but this course is very, very fair and tons of fun.

It can be a bit of a slog, so this course is best played with a group of quality friends. Keep in mind though, this is a big multi- use property so don't take advantage of Colorado ' s recent laws. That would be a good way to get this fantastic course pulled.
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nolan24970
Experience: 9 played 4 reviews
4.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 16, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Great Views
-Good variety of terrain on holes
-Well taken care of
-2-3 hole placements for each hole, and the pins get switched around every month or so
-Has a great practice pin to warm up on, by the parking lot

Cons:

-Can get very crowded around 4-6pm
-Sometimes after pin has been moved it is difficult to find due to lack of signage, but I enjoy this surprise

Other Thoughts:

I have seen cops walking around this summer, saying that they're going to start enforcing leash laws, open container laws, and smoking out in the open. I talked to an officer and he said nearby houses were complaining. He was lenient and told us to simply dump our beers out, but said we could get minor tickets in the future.
I come here regularly though and have not seem them since that occasion, but still be careful!
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iblanchard
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 20.9 years 244 played 28 reviews
4.00 star(s)

9000 feet up 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

The course was very well maintained. Excellent views of the mountains surrounding the town. It is 9000 feet in elevation, but there are no giant slopes up or down a mountain you have to walk around. There is a variety of distances and the trees give you good obstacles to work around. The course was easy to find.

Cons:

There could be better signage. There are some blind shots that you can not see the basket and would have to hunt for the basket if you did not know where it was. Also some of the distances were off because they did not account for the different pin placements. For example hole two was clearly over 400 feet despite the sign saying under 300.

Other Thoughts:

When you park you first see the practice basket, walk past it until you find the billboard with a map of the course. Can be a busy course. I was also told to look at the bolts on the signs to see where the basket was placed on blind shots.
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xskatx
Experience: 14.1 years 22 played 16 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Awesome 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 12, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Very Long Holes w/ elevation changes. Not too hard of a hike, Beautiful scenery, right off of lake dillon. The design of the course is great and I love the "open fairways between the trees. It makes it a unique mountain course because it isn't as difficult to navigate your disc through the trees. I played here several times and it is a blast!

Cons:

Not very many technical holes. The map isn't very helpful in the beginning. I would like the course to be marked a lot better. It is difficult to know where to aim playing the first time because there are a lot of blind tee shots with no signage.

Other Thoughts:

This is a must play course simply for the views. It's also not overly difficult, there are nice fairways due to the beetle kill
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HiHi843
Experience: 9.8 years 17 played 1 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Wonderful Course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 22, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

The views were amazing. The trees provide challenges, but none too difficult. The trees do like to grab discs and steal them from players. Make good use of your tree climbing skills and rock throwing skills if you have them!

Cons:

Just a small thought to put to mind: the terrain is filled with rocks (big and small), fallen trees, stumps, and other natural objects. Just watch where you are walking and you will be good!

Other Thoughts:

I've been playing for 3 weeks, and this was my second course I have played. I enjoyed every aspect of it, and evenmeet some really awesome players! If you're in the area, you should definitely check it out! Recommend 110%!
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dmarsh27
Experience: 10.8 years 23 played 5 reviews
3.50 star(s)

3 rounds on a beautiful summer day 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 21, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Beautiful Saturday in June... played three rounds in a row (without wearing out) ... steady stream of people, but not too much waiting around past hole 1... friendly strangers... I play forehand and backhand, and this course invited lots of both... nice variety in distances... for pros, there are lots of birdies out there, but if you don't know the course, you'll be shooting blind more than a few times... tee pads are easy to find and are close, and the course is easy to navigate from baskets to pads... nice mountain and lake views... cooler temps than metro area... nice benches and places to rest... clearly cared for by the locals (and lots of them) ... a small field for warming up, and a practice basket... public restroom and drinking fountain near hole 1... free.

Cons:

families on vacation... some elevation change, but overall it's pretty flat... lots of good holes, but no unforgettable holes... a little crowded... distances on signs were frequently off and generally not that helpful.

Other Thoughts:

fairways and gaps are relatively wide (compared to Conifer, for example)
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jeffboi
Experience: 9.9 years 14 played 14 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 21, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great course with awesome views. Concrete tee pads and baskets in perfect condition. The locals are friendly and I recommend you try to play with one the first few times around. Nice use of elevation and creative design. If you look at the tee signs they use a system with ball golf tees telling you which side you will find the baskets. I highly recommend you play this course.

Cons:

It is a bit hard to navigate and some baskets are behind trees making it somewhat challenging to follow the track.

Other Thoughts:

The managers of the course like to change it up to keep it interesting for the locals; look for the white golf tees in the tee markets to make it easier to navigate. There is one section in the middle of the course which is a little confusing if you don't know the course.
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DGTEXAS
Experience: 19.2 years 87 played 6 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Denver Trip 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 15, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

The views on this course are breathtaking! I highly reccommend playing this course simply because of that. The course is challenging with a variety of different shots. I wouldnt say that this is a tough course, but it's not easy.

Cons:

None.

Other Thoughts:

I'll be back!
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TeeDoubleU
Experience: 25.9 years 64 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Quality Old School Disc Golf 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 14, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Let me disclose my bias: I picked up disc golf in Missoula, Montana, so for me mountain disc golf is disc golf. That said, when I first played Frisco 13 years ago after playing lots of park courses on the front range, it was a dream! I loved the way every hole felt like it was completely isolated from the rest of the world, I loved the thick forest and the smell of the trees, and I loved the layout and challenge. As has been lamentably noted often enough in other reviews, the disastrous pine beetle plague did serious damage to the forests of Summit County in the middle part of the last decade. Peak One wasn't spared, and a lot of dead blue trees had to come out. I was skeptical when I came back to play for the first time after the dead timber got yanked, but after just a couple of holes it became clear to me that the course was, and is still, a delight.
Here's the stuff I like:
1) Insert all the things people say about quality course design here. Diversity, elevation change, good use of topography, intuitive flow, shot variety, doesn't cross itself up, etc. With very few exceptions, it's clear that the course was designed with an understanding of the way people play in mind. For a course so old, it still plays remarkably well even with the tremendous advancements in disc technology.
2) The course has lots of fun quirks. Why not have a teepee, some ski slope signage, and a handful of goofy traditions that can be picked up and embraced simply by striking up a conversation with a local?
3) Great sense of community. This course gets a lot of traffic, which can sometimes be a con, but the players here get it. I've played Peak One a lot, and I've never had anything but good experiences. The regulars know they've got a good reputation and they'll go out of their way to uphold it.
4) It's pretty. Not kind of pretty; insanely pretty.
5) The tee boxes and baskets are in good shape. Sometimes well-used courses are terribly beat up, but everything here is in good working order.
6) There are tons of variables. To me, a cruddy course is one where you know, within a stroke or two, what you're going to shoot before you even walk on to the first tee. If there are no variables in play, there's no reason to keep showing up. Peak One doesn't have that problem. Winds picking up and dying down on the same hole, irritatingly placed trees, and sometimes forgiving/sometimes not roughs will give you significant swings in scores.

Cons:

Building and maintaining disc golf courses is hard. As always, I offer my gentle critiques with a spirit of respect and appreciation to everyone who has busted their back to make the course happen.
That said, here are some things that could be better.
1) I'm a sucker for nice signage. I think it adds so much to a course to have attractive signs that artfully communicate the details of each hole. Good tee signs are like appetizers that whet the pallet for what comes next. For such a beautiful course the signage is inadequate. With so many regulars playing, I'm sure most people on the course at any given time could play the thing blindfolded, but even for the old vets I think better signs would improve the experience.
2) Erosion is a problem on some holes. This isn't the best for safety or for maintaining the land. Some type of erosion control/retaining walls will probably be needed moving forward.
It's a compliment to the course that this is an issue.
3) It's busy. If you know that's part of the deal, it's no big thing, but if you aren't used to waiting to play this will be a very different experience than you get on most courses.

Other Thoughts:

Tips:
1) Label your discs. There's a decent chance you'll lose one, and a great chance you'll get a call back the same day if you've got your name and number on all your plastic.
2) Pack water. It's a long trek and there's nowhere to rehydrate along the way.
3) Bring the full bag. You'll need all your shots and probably some discs you haven't even thought about using in ages.
4) Let people play through. There are some locals who cruise through this course. Don't rush your own experience by hurrying on their account; instead pull up a seat, soak in the views, and say hello as you let them pass. The extra time will only make the experience better.
5) Take time to say hello. There's a great DG community here and it'd be a pity not introduce yourself.

Summit County is a great place to be in the summer and Peak One makes it even more attractive for those of us who enjoy this sport. At over 15 years old, this course is inching toward becoming a Colorado classic. It's certainly among the very best free mountain courses in the state.
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tuckermans143
Experience: 34.6 years 1 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Still the best in Summit County... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 7, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

When I first visited this course in 2001 it was, at the time, easily one of the most difficult/challenging courses in the country & despite my dozen or so rounds that week I was unable to score below +5. Frustrating.

Fast forward now to 2012 & it's been my home course for 3 years. Yes, it's significantly more OPEN, however it's only moderately easier. The challenge starts as soon as you step on to the pad that doesn't seem to lead anywhere! Most of the time your drives will soar above the canopy only to disappear into a sea of deep rich pine. These scraggly pine love to WWF your disc & will block you like a last second March Madness in-bounds pass at every opportunity. Don't be afraid to either walk up a bit or better yet, hang out at the first tee or practice basket until a local meanders by & ask if they'll 'caddie' you through your first round. Most folks up here are so damn friendly & proud of this course that they'll gladly have you along, you just may have to listen to: "Maaaaaaaan, you shoulda seen this hole before all the damn beetle kill..." once or twice...per hole. Just the same, if you're shy, I'll be posting descriptions for each hole under tips after I finish here...

The rest of the reviews cover the pure, stunning vista as well as the fun & funky chairs. Can you spot the Mushroom Rock? Our "40" hole is a one footed putt from the 'tongued' stump after hole 8 down to the lowest stump in the dip before hole 9's tee. Land on it & you win!

The biggest Pro though is the crew that's been making upgrades over the past two years. Water management has created a 'hazard' on hole two that's helped to eliminate some other wet spots after rain. Most holes have alternate pin placements now & knowing where the basket is can be a fun & exciting even for locals.

Bring your big bomber arm as well as your delicate finesse fingers. You WILL need an over head shot at least once per round! Have fun & don't forget to giggle.

Cons:

Errant drives can easily lead to hours of searching, I strongly recommend avoiding blue & tye dyed discs for the Frisbee Monster, (think Cookie Monster but looking more like a collection of pine needles), will surely consume your plastic forever. Also white discs can be a nightmare as well because they look like every other rock on the ground.

Don't be fooled by the 'puddle' on hole 2, it will eat your disc too.

Personally I don't consider this to be a Con, but the winds can be eXtRa-ordinary up here. They can be very challenging & easily take a simple hole to a blow up in a heart beat. Keep your disc low on gusty days.

Not sure if this belongs as a pro or con but in this mountain community, you're seemingly expected to pack out what you pack in as there are only both trash & recycling bins at hole one & at the parking lot. There are recycling bins at hole 8 for your empty bev containers.

Alas there's an endless supply of cigarette butts for me to gather each round & given the dry conditions this year we'd all DEEPLY appreciate it if you'd make sure you're butts are completely out if you're going to litter. Don't worry, I'll keep picking them up.

Finally, yes, it gets busy. Not as bad as a major tourney can or some of the denser populated areas back east for sure but still it can be troublesome. There are random packs of 'one-disc-wonders' who will inevitably loose 30% of the discs in the group per throw. These same sort of dopes will also inevitably end up behind you once they figure out how to let you play through, only to throw up on you as you're putting on the next hole. Please. Feel. Free. To. Educate. These pups still need training.

To avoid the madness here's a couple tips:
- if you can get out for your first round before 3:30 you should be good. I've been starting around 8:00 lately & by the time I finish my second round between 11 & noon there are already a healthy half dozen groups out there, if not more.
-Tuesday is Random Doubles League night, kicking off at 5:30, Thursday is Bag Tag night also at about the same time. Add this to the standard post work crowds & it can be a 3-4 group logger jamb at many holes.

Other Thoughts:

This is still in my opinion on of the top ten courses in Colorado. The altitude keeps it cool all the time, you'll barely see a temp above eighty all summer, but the sun can still be intensely brutal so be sure to have a good sunscreen to keep from gettin' crispy.

Main Street Frisco is a great place to find dinner & suds after & the local's spot would be The Moose Jaw. I'm the cat with the crazy handle bar mustache...see ya out there.
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