Technical work mixed in with distance (and just pure DISTANCE in one case). Excellent variety. I threw pretty much everything I knew how to throw, from a thumb roller to a big spike hyzer.

Generally, distance is carefully chosen to be just long enough to make shaping/accuracy a challenge for any given shape, but there are a couple sub-200 holes and one 800+ foot monster. Overall, though, it feels like having power will help more in terms of letting you use less of it and play slower discs, rather than being a decisive factor in its own right as at a more open course.

Vertical control is a substantial part of the challenge on several holes, which is unusual here in flat old pine country. Some other Huntsville courses feature more elevation change, but this one stands out for its ceiling and/or "floor" shots.

Facilities-wise, this one does well with most holes having concrete tees (some of which look like death on a pale pony, but only one of which was actually problematic - corner cracked off and sticking up) and all having clear tee signs. Baskets have wind flags, next tee indicators are present in most of the places you need them, and benches and trashcans are provided at reasonable intervals. There is a map onsite, though it does have a few issues (below). Several inexplicable streams contribute to an overall pleasing appearance, but there isn't enough water to lose a disc.

Somebody plainly thought about par, as there aren't any of what a friend calls "automatic par 3s" or fake par 4s (at the overall intermediate level of the course, of course - pros/arm-strong advanced players might quibble about par on both 8 and 15).

Elevation is overall unremarkable, but... welcome to Huntsville. Holes A and B are relatively uninteresting, and are pretty transparent about just being there to ease the flow. Unfortunately, hole A actually introduces a bit of an issue, as it appears to be a logical place to go from hole 11. Don't do that. Hole C is actually a respectable enough finishing hole, but still, I can understand playing eighteen and leaving it at that.

The baskets are Mach IIIs which have seen better times, and the flags are getting too faded to stand out from a distance. A couple tees were dirt/mud instead of concrete. The map is a bit confusing, as it shows a since-removed basketball court, and does not include holes A-C. The sign to the left of the map is in fact hole 1 still, though, despite the lack of basketball.

The intrinsics (land, design, etc.) are all here for this to be a 4.0 course, but it's held back by things like the few dirt tees and the baskets. Overall, though, it's a near-peer to the other "big boy" courses in Huntsville (Indian Creek and UAH), but with more of a technical focus and less pure distance; on the other hand, it isn't as woody as Monte Sano, but is longer (and frankly better overall).

If you don't already have access to the arsenal, there is a way to get a visitor badge, but they change the process every few months lately.

(3.311 Rating) (REVISED - replayed July 2023) A moderately wooded challenging layout.
- RAW BEAUTY - A semi secluded landscape that's among the better looking courses in the area. There's a cool 5 to 10-foot deep gorging creek running along holes (3), (4) and (14). There are lots of older trees and a multitude of tree species. Very few manmade structures are in view along the layout. The one exception is the low use road in view and play along (9), (10) (11) (15) and (B). Parts of the course have backdrop views of Huntsville Mountain on the eastern horizon.
- AMENITIES AND EXTRAS - A touch above average. Seven holes have multiple pins in place and Hole (8) has an additional front tee due to the length. New DISCatcher baskets on all 21 holes with the extra baskets being the old MachIIIs. There's a course map and community board at tee (1), but two holes have been added since its posting. The tees are satisfactory. They are old concrete pads and they are being eaten away from moss and algae growing in the pores. Most of them have turf laid over them now. Surprisingly very grippy and most are tree shaded. About half of the tees have seating areas. At the course entry, there is a porta-potty and shelter with picnic tables.
- SKILL LEVEL FRIENDLY - This course manages to find the perfect middle ground between too easy and too hard. On my first play here, my group of 3 had one MA3, one MA2 and one MA1 level player, and I think we all enjoyed the layout. The holes with the extra baskets makes the width of the skill level appeal even better.
- CHALLENGING - Playing Redstone to the all long positions reads as an upper MA2 level course. The par 3s out here average less than 300 feet in length and vary from under 200 feet to over 350 feet. Several holes require some well thought out lines. Hole (11) in particular has several lines to the basket but all the lines require the throw to be precisely thrown as intended. Hole (8) is a monster. A par 5 that will exceed 1,100 feet in length when in the far basket position. The fairway on (8) is plenty wide, around 50 feet, but considering how far a player will want to bomb it down there, being offline could definitely occur. I once made this mistake by over rotating on a flick shot and ended up in the so apply named "Valley of Death". It cost me 2 throws to get out.
- HOLE VARIETY - Above average. As stated above, a monster par 5. There is also a short par 4 on (15), several 350-foot par 3s and also a few technical short ace runs. Several holes break to the left, but unfortunately only one or two make a modest break to the right. There is the possibility of water in play of the creek variety, but if it hasn't rained within the last 24 hours, like on all of my visits, the creek will likely be dry. Elevation is present, but it's mostly subdued (see cons, elevation). Players looking for some good elevation in Huntsville should check out Mastin Lake or V-Rock.
- NAVIGATION - Overall not too bad, but there are some issues. As noted, the course map on site is not up to date for the 21-hole format. Second, holes labeled (A), (B) and (C) are not sequentially placed after hole (18), or in a three-hole loop. Hole (A) is after (13), (B) is after (17) and (C) is after (18). There are several numbered short 4x4 yellow wood posts indicating the direction to the next tee, but they need to be repainted.

An older course needing perhaps a few small updates, but otherwise great.
- MISC MINOR THINGS - The tee signs are old and could use a replacement. During the summer the grass can get long in a weeks time without a cut. As noted above, the concrete tees could use an overhaul and the navigational markers need fresh paint.
- NOT A QUICK PLAY - This one is going to take a chunk out of the day. I did a three-sum in two hours and four solo rounds with about a 70-minute average. In addition, players that do not have a base access badge, will need to get one.
- ACCESS - Not having military clearance can make accessing this course difficult. I was fortunate to have a sponsor on my first play here and didn't have any issues to get on base. Access procedures for the base have changed twice in the 6 years I've lived here. Unbadged players currently need to go to the visitor's center at Gate 9. You will need to submit a valid ID (I used my driver's license) and undergo a background check. This takes about 20 minutes if it's not busy. Players that pass the background check, will be issued a badge that's good for 12 months. At this point, one can finally go thru the guard gates which is less than a mile drive away. Also, I have had my car searched on 3 of my last 4 visits.
- LACK OF ELEVATION - Despite being located at the base of Weeden Mountain which rises nearly 600 feet above and along the west side of the course, little was done to encroach the course further up the slope. The max grade change on any hole out here is less than 20 feet. I was expecting a lot more considering its location.

Several people I have met in Huntsville consider Redstone to be the city's top course. Although I personally have it rated as the city's 3rd top course, I have it in a near ratings tie to both Monte Sano (2nd) and UAH (4th). All three of these courses offer something different. UAH is longer and more open. Monte Sano is heavily wooded and Redstone is a mix of the two. For the State of Alabama, I'd say Redstone is just outside the top ten having played about 90 percent of the Alabama courses as of this review revision. I'd drop my rating for the course to the 3.25 level if we could rate by quarters of a point. Regardless, still a fine course to check out if in the area. Reminds me of places such as Freeman Lake Park in Kentucky, Northtown near Austin Texas and parts of Boundary Waters near Atlanta.
- THANK YOU - Mr Butlertron and Wife hooked me up and got me access for my first appearance out here. Thankfully the base access rules have changed, so I can now get reliable access here.

Well maintained! Nice tee boxes! Calls for almost every shot in the bag! Great mixture of short and long holes with some technical shooting needed as well! The hall of fame hole is an awesome golf hole! Course has nice flow to it hole to hole.

To find any cons on this would really be nitpicking. I do think that most would agree that it not being available for everyone to play, whenever they want is really the only negative I can find.

I was fortunate enough to play this course I. A tournament without much hassle getting through the gate. We only played 18 holes, but would love to get back there and play the additional holes as well!

To me, this course is what dis golf is all about! Not sure if there is other pin placements on all of the holes already, but that would be nice to see if there is! I did see other pin locations on some and want to get back and play those!

It's a MUST play if you're in the area!!!

Redstone is a one of a kind course and is probably one of the preeminent courses in Huntsville. The course itself is almost a perfect example of what a disc golf course should be like. After all, this course has lots to offer. Grassy knolls complimented by stands of mature trees are a staple but a variety of other hole types are here too. You'll find everything from wooded to wide open. Some shorter holes are here but deuces are certainly not guaranteed. In fact, the course is so well designed that you could expect a medley of scores. The longer than average, scenic, and nostalgic hole fifteen (it was known as one of the premier disc golf holes in the late 90's) is a treat to play. You'll also find hole eight as a challenging and memorable 800'+ hole guarded by OB to the left and thick pines to the right. Beyond that you'll play through the course not once thinking about repetitive holes. There really is a nice and unique mix.

You'll find good baskets with multiple positions and decent concrete pads with a very rough surface. Several benches are scattered around and several trashcans are here and there too. The grassy areas are well kept, the wooded areas are maintained, and overall it is a very clean course.

It's a restricted course on a military base/Arsenal. If you're not military personnel or a member of the club you can't get access to the course.

The course doesn't loop around so once you get going you don't get back by the parking lot until the end of the round. Make sure to bring plenty of water if it's hot.

It's really cool being on the Redstone Arsenal. It's an atmosphere you are not likely to find on any other course. Being that it is somewhat of a restricted course and not as easy to gain access makes it even more of a treat to play and you will certainly be more appreciative of it. I would say if you ever get a chance to get on the course don't miss your chance. During my only trip to Huntsville (Rocket City Blast 2010) I met plenty of locals and they all seemed excited that someone who hasn't played the course was visiting. I am sure you can find a few to get you on the course by contacting the club. You won't be disappointed. Enjoy!

GREAT COURSE. HAS SO MANY GREAT SHOTS. THE 800/1100 FT HOLE ON #8 IS AS TOUGH AS THEY COME. THE SIGNATURE # 15 IS A HOLE TO REMEMBER.

HARD TO ENTER UNLESS YOUARE PLAYING IN A TOURNAMENT.

IF YOU GET THE CHANCE TO PLAY THIS COURSE, YOU SHOULD ENJOY THE CHANCE TO PLAY ONE OF THE BEST COURSES AROUND NORTH AL.

This course is great! One of my alltime personal favorites, it features great amenities such as great baskets, benches, concrete teepads, trashcans, wonderfully mowed fairways, etc... Great variety of shots, and a round of golf there is most enjoyable.

When I played some of the teepads were in kind of rough shape...just worn out with age I guess.

It's on a military base and it requires special permission to play. Contact the Rocket City Chain Gang to put yourself on the list.

This is a great disc golf course. This is definetly worth the time to investigate how you can get on and play it.

The course at Redstone Arsenal has a nice variety of short, medium, long, wooded, open and technical holes. The majority of the course plays in the woods with only a couple holes that are mostly open.

About a third of the holes have multiple pin placements here. It looks like they really change the shot and help to keep the course fresh.

There are plenty of birdie opportunities here, but none of them are gimmie birdies. Accuracy is necessary to get your birdies here.

In certain places, navigating this course is difficult. If I hadn't been playing with people who knew the layout, I would have got lost a few times.

The area around hole 2's pad, 3's pin, 14's pad and 18's pin is very congested. During a tournament it could be dangerous to have so many pads and pins in such a small area.

This course seems to heavily favor right handed players. Most holes are straight and hyzer shots with only a few turnovers.

I like this course a lot and it seems like the most balanced course in Huntsville in terms of open vs. wooded and long vs. short. Great course for rec players to sharpen their game and pro's to tear up.

If some of the cons I mention above are addressed (particularly the navigation issue), this course could easily be a 4 or 4.5

This course is another logical progression courses in Huntsville. Basically take Braham Springs and make it longer. I often forget about this course when checking reviews in such because it is hard to get to for the average player. But if you can get to it to play it, go for it, you will not be dissapointed. This is a step up in difficulty from Braham Springs and Mastin Lake, somewhat on par in difficulty to UAH (Only challenge to UAH is length, and a couple of somewhat difficult holes.). I prefer this course over UAH.

On a military base and difficult to get to, VERY difficult to navigate if you don't know the way around.

This course is well taken care of by the military base, as well as the local disc golf club. Some of the best disc golf volunteers I have met live in Huntsville, with some working on the base.

The course has excellent variety that will most certainly test your entire bag of tricks. Every hole has concrete tees and several holes have multiple pin placements. The fairways are fair and each hole has a unique challenge, for all levels of skill.

The course is on a restricted military base, so the public can not play this awesome course whenever they want. However, this course is often played in tournaments and contacting the local club ahead of time may allow you the chance to get onto the base and play this great course.

The only bathroom is a porta-potty at the start of the course and the course does not loop around at the half way point. There is no running water, so bring your own water. It would be nice to see more benches installed throughout the course. Also, the course could use more tee signs, to better help navigate your way, as it can be a little trick if you do not know the course. I have only played this course in tournaments, so it has not been a problem for me.

If this course had more legit par 4s and 5s and the extras I listed, it would get a 5 star rating.

This is one of my favorite courses. Between the beauty of the land, the mystique of playing on a military base, to winding through the course dodging cedar trees, pine trees, and the other dangers of getting off the fairway, makes this course one of the best. I would highly recommend this course if you ever get a chance to play it, whether you come for one of the well run tournaments or just passing through Huntsville.

Hole 8 would have to be one of the better disc golf holes I have played and obviously the signature hole for the course. The short pin plays 800 feet, with thick shule all down the left side (sometimes just played as OB during tournaments), then rows of mature pine trees on the right side, all the way down. The fairway is plenty big enough (50 ft. at the most narrow point), beginning with a straight route that bends left, then bends back right as you approach the basket. This awesome hole plays as a pro par 4. Then, there is the long pin that plays about 1100 feet and would qualify as a pro par 5.

very interesting holes, long and short, shade and field, great markings and even little arrows on the baskets pointing to the next T. Friendly people, great picnic areas and play area for kids.

only 4.5 because the paths could be a little less "woody" have to walk through some areas of small stumps, mostly on the first three or four holes.

I've played about 10 parks in Alabama and NC, this is my favorite so far.

A veritable collection of open fields, dense woods and potentially devastating OB shots make this the best all-around course I have seen. The course is maintained well by the Army and local DG group and the locals are about as friendly as they come. There are multiple basket positions and Am tees are present on a few holes.

You have to be a DoD or Military in order to gain access to Redstone arsenal.
#8 is the widow maker as a 800+ft right dogleg between a ditch with dense undergrowth and a row of large pines including a mando. If you can hit #8 with a par, you're likely to have a great round. Just mind the snakes during the summer. Watch out for large holes in the ground on a few of the holes from tree excavation.

It's a shame this course isnt open to the general public. The course is marked well and each hole has its positive traits. Bring all your discs, because this course will challenge you with every shot you have; from strong anhyzers to the occasional jump putt from a ditch. Just try not to taco one with all the trees around.