Disc Golfing in Glacier Country
If you haven’t heard of this Montana favorite, it’s time to get your folf on. Frisbee golf, folf or disc golf is a popular pastime around these parts, using the rules of golf to fling discs into posts or baskets around a course instead of holes on a green. With wooded and mountainous folf courses throughout Glacier Country, it’s a pretty fun and unique way to play outside, especially with friends and family.
If you’ve never played before, or you didn’t pack your discs, no worries. Contact the local (and very friendly) Parks & Recreation department, and they’ll let you use a disc and even give you some pointers.
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Here’s a list of folf courses in our region:
Blue Mountain
Missoula
Just south of Missoula, this hiker's course spreads across a large expanse on the face of Blue Mountain. The first half of the course is mostly open with occasional tree obstacles, while the second half goes through wooded ravines.
Getting Here:
The recreation area is located 2 miles southwest of Missoula. Take Highway 93 south to Blue Mountain Road and follow for 1 mile. The next left is Lookout Road, while the next right is the Maclay Flat Area.
Buffalo Bobs
Whitefish
This short but challenging course uses same tees to dual targets. It's heavily wooded, with the front nine having custom made baskets and the back nine having tones.
Getting Here:
On Highway 93, the course is located 3 miles south of Whitefish.
Echo Valley
Frenchtown
Located in the Lolo National Forest, this 15-hole course has a mix of meadows, trees, hills and even a stream. Range 6 Under 300', 3 in 300' to 400'.
Getting Here:
From Missoula, take I-90 west to Exit 89 in Frenchtown. Take a right at the top of the ramp and a left onto the frontage road. Continue just over one mile west to a right on Roman Creek Road. Follow for 1 mile, bearing right on the dirt road. Follow the main road for nearly one mile to the parking lot.
Lawrence Park
Kalispell
Located on the north end of Kalispell, this long course is open and provides play without much elevation. Be courteous and communicative with other park users.
Getting Here:
From North Main, turn right just before Buffalo Hills Golf Course parking lot. Park your car by the pavilion.
Libby Disc Golf Course
Libby
This gravel course has nine baskets.
Getting Here:
The course is located at Libby Middle School. It's closed during school hours and athletic events.
Pattee Canyon
Missoula
This 18-hole technical course takes you among trees and provides a nice challenge for players of all levels. It's also one of the most popular courses in the Missoula Valley.
Getting Here:
From downtown Missoula, follow Higgins Avenue south. Turn left onto Pattee Canyon Road and follow for 3 miles.
Smith Lake
Whitefish
This tightly wooded course requires short, accurate throws.
Getting Here:
From Whitefish, take East Lakeshore Drive and continue 5 miles past the Big Mountain exit to the Smith Lake turnout. Park right in the main lot.
Snowbowl
Missoula
Located north of Missoula, this 18-hole course takes players across rough terrain and provides beautiful views of the Missoula Valley.
Getting Here:
From Missoula, travel north on Grant Creek Road, then left onto Snowbowl Road.
Spiritwood
Victor
This private course offers public access with 14 baskets, five tones and one barrel on its wooded terrain. Please call 406.961.4138 before playing.
Getting Here:
From Missoula, travel south on Highway 93 to Victor. Continue 2 miles south, taking a right on Bear Creek Trail and a left on Red Crow Road. Go straight onto Fred Burr Road, taking your first right on Spiritwood.
Timber Beast
Troy
Located in Troy, this course has tight trees and ace runs, with 18 baskets on a crushed stone course.
Getting Here:
Travel west on Highway 2 into Troy, cross Callahan Creek and take your first right. Take another right into the museum parking lot. First tee at east edge of lot throwing towards river.
Treewell Acres
Libby
This 18-hole basket course takes players through mostly flat and heavily wooded terrain.
Getting Here:
From Highway 2, take the Libby Dam exit. Continue one and a half miles to J. Neils Memorial Park entrance.
