9 hole layout down, up and across ski trails. Slopeside is the short loop that starts and finishes at the mid-mountain lodge. Concrete tees and DisCatcher baskets. No signage, although there are a few "next tee" arrows and the loop is pretty intuitive.


The layout includes a balance of three downhill holes, three uphill holes and three relatively flat holes. It's always fun to throw big air shots and watch them sail, but the downhills are way too short - best played with mids or putters in order to birdie. Most of the holes use the wide ski trails, so there isn't much other than elevation change to have to consider.


Hole #9 is a generous par 4 that's slightly downhill and only 312', but it's a dogleg that requires about 275' before a hard turn left. A good finisher, and one of the only holes that felt like it could be on a course somewhere other than on a ski hill.


Playing in early July, the Slopeside area was in good shape, and the grasses were cut. This might be because the area is used for other summer activities, like paintball and Spartan/Tough Mudder events.


Sticking in baskets for the summer is an interesting use for a ski property. The Slopeside layout made for a quick round and a vigorous 45 minute hike, but not very memorable play.



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It appears from the resort's website that the Skyline Course is still in operation (there's no mention of the other 18 that was as the base) so it's possible to play 27 holes, although you have to park in different lots to access the two courses. Skyline requires a lift ticket, and the layout runs from the top to the bottom. I was wary and didn't play Skyline because in my experience with other ski area courses, the trails are way too overgrown by midsummer, and you spend a lot of time searching for your disc. You'd probably do much better to play nearby Moore Township, or to head up north to Hickory Run State Park

9 holes with single concrete tees and DisCatcher baskets. Good use of the elevation on the slopes of the top side of the mountain around the bar/restaurant. Decent variety of shaping shots for being as open and short as it is. Little chance to lose your disc, great course for beginners or introducing the game to people. Spectacular views. Restrooms, bar and restaurant right there.

No tee signage although it's fairly obvious. Mostly open and short. The terrain is steep in places and can be windy. You have an audience at the restaurant watching half your round.

Overall the Slopeside 9 hole course is the shortest and funnest on site of the 3 courses. You start out right behind the patio and play around the ski slope clockwise. Don't be fooled like I was thinking I only needed a putter to go for ace runs here though, I wish I had brought a Teebird along with my putter to reach a couple of the baskets. It's a quick play but it does require some hiking. I agree with Opti that you should only play this course last because you will need your legs for the other two big boy courses.

Fun...just a flat out fun course to play. The course literally starts from the bar and grill patio and you throw 2 downhill ace runs in #1 and #2. This is followed by a slew of fun shots that meander up and around the hillside. Each hole can be aced but offer enough elevation or fairway to keep it interesting. 9 finishes with a worthy hole that cuts through an alley in the woods to an open plateau jutting uphill a bit. I can't exaggerate the beauty of playing disc golf on top of a secluded mountain and being allowed to drink your beverages from the bar as you do. The course is open at night (Saturdays) with the ski lights allowing for night golf.
I threw hyzers, anhyzers, and straight shots as I negotiated the mountain terrain. This course is simpler and way easier than the other Beasts of Blue (Base Course and Peak) but it is loaded with fun ace chase disc golf shots. Tee Pads were concrete and perfect and the baskets were exceptional. Maintenance was impeccable. I don't usually get excited about a niner but this one is a blast. Have a beer and a meal get up play a round....have another drink...relax enjoy yourself it's $5 to play all day!

Not a world class challenge, it's meant to be a warm-up or cool down after the grueling rounds offered by Peak and Base courses. Par is probably under 27 for most experienced players. Wind can still be a factor on top of the mountain so be prepared with stable/overstable glideless plastic. Not much wrong with the course other than lack of true challenge.

I don't think playing it first is a good idea...your legs and body will need all the strength it has to endure the other courses at Blue Mountain.I would encourage all players who had a miserable experience losing discs and throwing high scores on the other courses to play slopeside afterwards as a means to restore your love and passion for the sport. It's just plain fun.

-Good for beginners
-A quick nine to warm up/cool down on the mountain
-Nice baskets
-Good tee pads
-Course is well maintained
-Right next to the lodge
-Nice complement to the Mountain and Valley courses

-The trip to Blue Mountain isn't worth it if you plan just to play this course

-You still have to pay to play this course but it's not as much as the mountain or valley course (it is included if you paid to play the other courses on Blue Mountain)

When you look at it in context with 2 full 18 hole courses around it, you should understand why it's here.

-Ace run on every whole.
-Elevevation change on every hole.
-Mostly open, but somewhat wooded.
-Mix of left/right/straight shots.
-Easy to find tees/pin/next hole.
-Great design and layout.
-Very well maintained.
-Newer baskets and concrete tees.
-Beginner friendly/fun for pro-ams.
-A quick round.
-Great guy running the disc golf courses.

-Sometimes the music is blaring from the bar.
-Pay 2 play, but it's just $3/$5.
-This course is an excellent stand alone, but you aren't coming from 1+ hrs. away to play this course only.

No need for a map, just start near the bar. Hole 9 is a left dogleg and is not the practice pin you see from the pin. No chance of losing discs. It's a pitch and putt, so it's fine that all the holes are shorter. Warm yourself up here before the Skyline course.

I think that Slopeside 9 is a great addition to the Blue Mountain family. This is a very beginner friendly course and can be used as a great warm up for either of the other 2 courses on site. 1 Concrete tee pad and 1 basket on each of the 9 holes. A great course to work on approach shots. There is some elevation and most of the shots are open so you can work the disc in either direction.

No major cons. They could make 9 more.

You could use this course as a great Ace race or par 2 course. Very fun way to start the day at Blue Mountain