Elevation, elevation, elevation. How can you not like an elevated course?
With that said this course uses that elevation well with both uphill and downhill shots being accounted for. A good variety of hole lengths: short, moderate, and longer holes are all present too.
Nicely wooded holes to make you shape lines but there were also a couple of more open shots too.
Multiple pads and multiple basket placements to keep things from getting stale.
The flow of the course is logical

The canyon shot on Hole 10 is so much fun and then Hole 11 throws almost straight uphill.
The view from 4 and 12's tee pads is worth the hike alone!

Signage is pretty minimal so using a scoring app for the GPS feature is recommended.
The rubber and turf pads can get slick so be advised.
The hike from the lower parking lot to 1's tee and 18's basket back to your car is a bit taxing but it's just getting you acclimated for the course ahead.

Overall this is a sweet course. The elevation coupled with the woods makes this a must play course if you are in the area. You will need a variety of shots in order to score well here. In the summer months make sure you take enough hydration so that you can stay fresh during your round.
If you don't want to park in the lower parking lot, there is a side road that will take you to another lot up the mountain. It will let you have access to holes 10-12 and that appears to be where the locals prefer to start...they may be on to something.

I enjoyed this course and it has almost everything that you could ask for. It will challenge you both mentally and physically but you will enjoy the test. The views are worth it so do yourself a favor and get out and play Blue Mountain.

Blue Mountain is a wonderful place for Discgolf

Elevation, Sand, and Pines = great Discgolf times

Sandy Ground with Rubber Mat Teepads, I enjoy... just like Central Wisco

DGC plays up, around, and down a few different Ridges

This Course flourishes with Big Shots, Big Views, and Big Elevation

Abbondanza of esthetically pleasant Views
Top of the World shot on 10 is Legit!

Three Versions of DISCatchers out there. The two Oldschool Versions were Awesome to play to. The Yellow Basketed ones with the flat iron Chain assembly were new to me. And the other Oldschool Baskets have that iconic Innova Logo on the Bands

Lots of things to like out there
Everything about Hole4 for instance
1 & 3 start things off with a couple Sweet Greens
Last Third of the Course is more Wooded and Technical DG

White or Blue Painted Teesigns with Hole Number and Footage
Blue Tee creates a new looking Hole, on 3 5 8 9 12 14 & 18

4s teepad Bench is cool in the evening, cause that's when it's shaded :/

2 and 12 Whites are similar

Would prefer 18s Blue Teepad be up on the Ridge, instead of being a Blind shot

Great Bicycle Trails, and the Bitterroot River down by Maclay Flats

With multiple Tees, a Map will be Helpful the First time thru

Weekday morning rounds, I'd warmup putting on 18s Basket and throw up to 17s Basket and Putt some on there too

This DGC Satisfies my desire to be Challenged and Pushed by course Design... it's especially impressive considering the Age of Blue Mountain Discgolf Course

I really liked this course, a very cool mountain wilderness layout. Good mix of up and down, left and right, open and tight. Only two issues. First, signage. Although there is a path to follow from basket to next tee, there was no specific direction to next back or front tee. I missed a couple of backs and missed #17 altogether. Second, I started at tee #1, evidently there are a few other parking areas to access the course from, groups cut in front of me. Just Moved To western Montana, this could easily become my new home course.

The majority of the holes on the Blue Mountain disc golf course are really good or great. There are some super downhill drives, ranging from wide open to heavy trees. The layout is easy to follow, and not too easy or too hard. There are multiple tees on every hole except 10 and 13. The tees are decent rubber mats, and all of the baskets were in good condition. I would love to play this course on a regular basis.

The first hole is through a gap in the trees, crossing over a walking path that is cut into the mountain deep enough to keep anyone on it safe from discs. The basket is slightly above the level of the tee, and protected by several trees.

Hole 2 is a good left to right drive that has a number of trees on either side of a defined fairway. The basket is on a gentle slope that goes downhill to the left side. 3 adds in more elevation, driving around big trees to a pin at the top of a hill.

Hole 4 is the first par 4, and a real bomber, long and down a massive hill. There is a lot of open space down the middle and to the right side, until you get to the bottom, where tall, mature pines stand if front of the basket. It is an awesome tee shot that will tempt you to throw extra shots. 5 and 6 are good holes that are fairly flat, 6 being fairly long. 7 climbs to make up all of the elevation that you dropped back on 4. A tough uphill drive, but not a lot of trees until the approach. Hole 8 is a decent birdie shot, and 9 is a reasonably easy par finishing out the first half.

The back nine begins with another elevated tee looking over a wide open par 4. Good chance for birdie if you nail the drive and follow up with a good second shot. Hole 11 makes up for the loss in altitude, climbing up the next hill, and requiring two good throws to get a shot at a 3 for birdie. 12 is short and good for a birdie look without too much difficulty. 13 is yet another par 4 playing way downhill, this time through heavy woods. There is a line that can take you to the bottom, but it is not going to be easy. The approach also has several trees to get by for a putt.

Hole 14 and 15 are pretty flat and moderately wooded, good holes but nothing crazy. 16 is another great par 4 with a fun tee shot. Slightly sloping downhill steady and long, through a corridor of trees that turns to the left at the end. A good RHBH drive will get you to the corner, and from there the basket is in view at the bottom of the hill with a number of trees along the way. 17 is also downhill, and a bit more open. Par 3 and over 330' from the long tee, but I made a good drive and sunk the putt for a birdie. 18 is flat and wooded, a tricky drive that is reachable if you hit the gaps between trees just right.

Tee signs could be better, some were missing. Losing a disc is not out of the question. I lost a Roadrunner on hole 2. It looked like a good drive, but I never could locate it. It may have rolled down the hill to the left, or been under a bit of tall grass. I also think it may have lodged in the branches of one of the trees on either side of the basket.

The parking was a little confusing. I wound up in the small area along the side of the road at the bottom of the path leading to hole one. There is a lot of parking in a paved lot across the street. There are also two lots where you could start on the back 9 that I would have probably used if I knew they were there. You can see them on the map that is linked to the course page.

This was the second course on day two of my road trip. I left Billings after attempting to play Diamond X and only getting in 8 holes there. Drove through rain most of the way to Missoula, where it was sunny with perfect temperature.

Blue Mountain is a wonderful course, and has some great scenery. There are 4 or 5 average holes, but it is majority awesome for sure. It is a par 59 layout that has opportunity to play under par if you're on your game. I shot a 63 first time out, but with a few repetitions I think I could make 59 or better.

the land this course is on gets a 5 star ,this is that beautiful post card quality course ,hole 3 basket is got a mountain vista view . this also is a mountain course i find forgivable because the elevation is not so high above sea level that your TL acts like a overstable firebird . discs still behave pretty stable up here but not extreme . lots of great up n down shots ,hole 7 is a really mean uphill .everyone loves the hole4 and 10 downhill shots .13 is the crazy one .13 looks like you are throwing down into a forest but once you walk down the hill it opens under the canopy well and you can find your disc [really cool hole] Its also a course that will give you a workout walking around and playing takes some skill. Must be mentally prepared ,Hole 2 I once hit the basket rim on my drive to only roll 250 down the mountain .

vandalism is such a issue that the course signs ended up being rebar n metal signs .broken glass everywhere ,[not discgolfers but general population types of the area that go mudding/4 wheeling n such ] place is just up the hill from the south end of town .

easy one to stop n hit wile passing threw on 90 to break up the travel .hidden gem status that may just make your trip. Also amazing design for a 25 year old course

Long holes, well marked, nice tee pads, good baskets. All and all great course spread out with no traffic even though we were here in January.

Really icy paths in the winter, last few holes little hard to find.

Would definitely like to play again in the summer!

Some memorable holes with enough elevation change to challenge experienced golfers, a few holes require accurate drives and most require shaped approach shots. Two tee pads make it more fun for beginners and guests. Not that crowded by disc golf standards.

Trail erosion and social trails abound, most of the distance markers and maps have been vandalized, and needs more guidance for first-time players

This course has a lot of potential to be a marquee course of the mountain west. But it needs a lot of upkeep, better signs, and general TLC. It seems like it is being used to death, and another example of how this sport is going to need some course stewardship and/or pay to play, otherwise our best courses are just going to get junky.

Great mix of uphill, downhill, technical and easy shots on both blue and white tees.

Beautiful backdrops on most holes.

Can be a very strenuous course if you are playing quickly or generally out of shape.

Mid day during the week is a great time to play.

The wind can be your greatest obstacle some days and you don't even know it. The tee box is shrouded by the wind but as soon as you release the disc and pass the wind break you can see your disc get flipped.

A lot of folks in large groups taking their time on this course, lagging to smoke, drink or gab in general. Most of the trash on this course is a by product of said actives.

Dogs are all over this course with their waste quite evident.

This course will chew up baseline plastic.

Holes 1, 3 and 13 can get quite backed up. A lot of folks park up top and jump in on 3 and 13.

I played this course at least 25+ times while i was in town on business. If I was still there I would try to play everyday. I had some good days with some bad ones, each teaching a lot about the game.

This is a very good mountain course that offers a great mix of elevation, tall pines, and open areas.

Each hole offers a long tee (blue) and a shorter tee (white) to a single basket position. I played the blue tees and all teepads are rubber mats that were large and level. Some of the tee signs had been vandalized and were missing, but most were there and offered a useful diagram of the hole.

Great variety of hole lengths from 225' ouot to 630'. The shorter holes tend to bring more trees into play, while the longer holes offer some open areas to bomb a drive.

Several holes play either steeply downhill or steeply uphill, but there are some good level holes as well.

The vegetation (in mid-April) was short grass and tall pines. Very little underbrush or thick stuff, so finding discs was easy. There are a few blind downhill drives so you want to have a pretty good idea of where you land to find your disc easily.

Course flow was very easy to follow. I had a map but didn't really need it.

The elevation changes on the course will work you. Just getting from the lower parking area up to the first tee will get you winded, let alone walking the rest of the course.

While there are plenty of trees, there are no really tight lines to hit on this course. Could be either a Pro or a Con depending on what you like.

I started pretty early on a nice Saturday morning and the course was already a little busy. I was playing by myself and three groups let me play through, which I appreciated. By the time I left there were dozens more folks on the course so I can see where crowding is an issue.

It is a shame to see the vandalism of the tee signs and baskets. It is a nice course and there is just no excuse for this.

If I lived in the area I would play the heck out of this course. 18 solid holes, beautiful area, and a work-out all in one.

I've played Blue Mountain off and on for over 10 years. Being my home course and the first course I ever played DC (folf) on, there is a bit of nostalgia. However, after playing a number of courses on the East Coast, I've realized the greatness of this course in the Treasure State.

From hole one played on the blue tee's you quickly find that DC in Missoula is not just technical but also a workout. There is significant elevation change, lots of trees and now with most if not all the hole having rubber tee pads much more professional feel.

Multiple places for parking both at the bottom of hole 1 and up top near hole 10 or 14 give the opportunity to avoid the crowd as the course can get busy. Decent signage.

Generally, holes 13-3 offer more technical shots and more wood to work around. The front 4-12 on a whole provides for great bomb shots and more elevation changes. Personal favorite is whole 10 for the elevation change and the shot across the road.

Signage continues to get vandalized. The course is getting loved to death. Can be very busy at peak times.

Frankly, the grass and health of the vegetation on the course needs a break. How best to do that is something I hope the DC community and the Forest Service can figure out.

Multiple pin locations would take this course to a five.

Misfires lead to lost discs on this course.

This course has a great blend of power shots mixed with just enough technical positions to keep it interesting, and to keep you thinking. It has been well worn in over many years and that means foliage and underbrush is at a minimum in the areas normally trafficked, despite being somewhat thick elsewhere. A nice mix of par-4's on tap too, although they all make for much better birdie opportunities than the par 3's for the longer players. Elevation is fun, and you're looking at nearly 150 vertical feet on some holes! Ponderosa forest is naturally one of the very best disc golf environments, because the structure of the trees yields the perfect risk/reward ratio. Very easy for anyone new to the course to find their way around this great layout.

Signage has been damaged, including useful info like the hole #, par # and distance.

Noticed a number of comments referring to the amount of trees and underbrush here, but for a player accustomed to many western forest courses this is still going to feel pretty wide open. There's maybe a few tees I might send a spotter out from, but it's not absolutely necessary. The course felt pretty open to me, with just the right amount of technical challenge.

Also, never seen so many people playing in cowboy hats. Love it! ;-)

This is an excellent course, but it's a toughy! Beautiful scenery - mountain course
Some very LONG downhill holes.
Favors the powerful and accurate player, all others feel dread.

Be ready for a professional-level course challenge.

I strongly recommend that you play this course with a local if at all possible. If not, be ready to get lost and lose LOTS of discs.

Multiple tees are blind and make it easier to lose discs.

Lots of undergrowth make it easy to lose discs.

Lots of players bring large dogs with them, sometimes more than one...this can make some people feel quite uncomfortable, but taking a dog along is a Montana "thing" so just be ready for it.

This was the first course I ever played, I didn't really know the game at the time, and I had an extremely frustrating experience.

This was the first course I ever played. That was about 8 years ago. I just had a chance to play again and had a much better experience though even as a seasoned player I still shot 20+ shots over course par.

With the experience that I now have, I know this is a fantastic course.

This is NOT a course for beginners. Ramp up to Blue Mountain.

experiance the beuty of montana , lots of exercise , a lot of friendly players

easy to lose track of score because of how grueling the terain is

i recoment you play without scoring and gie way to faster and more experianced player in order to learn the course ,,, watc others play through and ask questions

-Long established course that only gets better with age
-Typical Montana course, which means it can be super challenging for visitors
-The surrounding environment provides new wrinkles almost every time you play
-Great exercise, great vibes and plenty of locals to happily uide you and give you tips

-No tee boxes! I've been spoiled playing more modern courses, so going back to the Big Blue is definetly a change
-Not too many signs and the ones that are there are pretty run down
-Trees! I love throwing in a nice wooded course but some people may find it trying. Expect to go lumberjacking.
-Beautiful views, but if your disc gets away from you, you might as well write it off. Good luck finding it.

This is honestly a great course if you have a good attitude. Guys who are used to really nice, groomed professional-level courses may have trouble; but, most likely they'll have a ton of fun as well! Of course, there is the ever-present "thunk" of plastic hitting wood. Great times but it's all about a good attitude. Don't show up with a ultra-competitive attitude. Go to have fun and enjoy the view!

This is the only full course in Missoula that is open year around. It has quite a few elevation changes and beautiful views of the Missoula Valley. Signs, when there, were good and trails fairly easy to follow. I liked that included with the usual long downhill holes was one longer, steep uphill hole.

Good news as of spring 2014! All tees are pads or pavers and most holes have both Pro and Am tees. Course continues to improve, thanks to all locals helping with that effort!

Definately a RHBH bias course with some very bushy roughs and holes on steeper hillsides where long roll away are not uncommon. Use bright discs and expect to spend some time looking.
There are some tighter holes with trees but for most part is fairly open.
Many holes still lack maps,often due to vandalism. Fortunately most if not all have par and distance marked at tee so fairly easy to follow.

I liked this course alot and enjoyed playing with the locals that showed me around. Improvements bring it up to a solid 4 for me. I make it to Missoula once a year and I have really grown to like this challenging mountain course. I will be playing more in future and will gladly revisit rating as improvements continue. A very nice mountain course I would recommend playing if in area.
Directions on site are accurate but it is deceptively far south of I90 and first right off highway 93 comes up suddenly.

This is another hilly, beautiful Montana course that is challenging to play and walk through. When you drive in to the parking lot, walk across the street and climb up the hill to the flat spot for hole one. This was the only confusing part of the course for me was finding the first hole. After you find the first hole navigation is fairly simple if you have played a course or two before. There is no signage but common sense trails are usually where the next tee pad is.

The strength of this course is the variation of terrain, obstacles, hole distances, etc. There are some really challenging par three holes out here for my skill level where I have to make two excellent throws to get a birdie and two below average throws might lead to a bogey. Players with higher skill levels may find this course not as challenging and fun as the every day intermediate players.

There are lots of elevation changes going both up and down and there are two really fun downhill throws in holes four and ten I believe. Hole four is a 550+ foot throw down a large hill throwing over many large trees to a basket tucked under the trees just behind a small valley. Hole ten is wide open but another 550+ drive that is to a basket behind and to the right of the only tree on the fairway; not an excellent hole but one that is fun and downhill where you can really rip a drive hard.

I really enjoyed the back nine of this course more than the front. I feel like the course got better and better the more holes that I played but the back nine was where more of the tighter lines were and was more about challenge than the front which was where the fun, more open holes were placed.

This is another beautiful Montana course where you are playing across rolling hills with views of mountains above you and a town or two below you. You really can't beat the scenery and fun holes at this course very often.

So some of the hole distances were a little off to me. The par four holes just weren't even close to being long enough to be true par four holes and hole number four should not be listed as a par four even from the blue tee. Hole sixteen would be an AMAZING par four hole if the basket was moved 100 or 150 feet further back and there is plenty of room for it. As is this hole is a very challenging par three hole for intermediate or advanced players with it being a tight tunnel with a dog leg throw down the little canyon.

The white tees (shorter tees) I think would be fine if some of the blue tees and/or the baskets were moved back to add some length and challenge but as it is the shorter tee pads are just too similar and don't add much or make things much easier for new players which I believe is why they are there.

There is good variety in hole shape here but it is still slanted. I think they tried to make 'lefty' holes but instead made RHBH turn over holes instead. I think there was only one hole (hole eight?) here where I felt like my FH was going to have to come out over a RHBH turnover throw. Although there are a couple of holes with multiple routes, the ones for LHBH players are much harder and less viable.

The directions getting to the course are a bit off I believe. I was using my GPS so I wasn't really paying attention to them but after reading them again I believe there was a street or two they left off. I know I had to drive down a freeway/highway because I was going 60mph before I turned onto some street and then was winding through some back country road to the parking lot. I can't remember exactly which route I took so I can't really update the directions on here, sorry about that.

Remember to bring some water, snacks and good shoes. I'm not sure if there are problems with bears out here or not. There were a couple of people around and I didn't see any bears but you may want to bring bear spray out here just in case.

This course has a little bit of everything. There is left, right, over, under, narrow alleys, wide open bombs, great elevation change, and even scenic views.

Blue Mountain presents the player with challenges that are somewhat unique. The player has to adapt for every hole, which makes the course far more enjoyable. The course is easy to follow, and flows very well. There are only a couple of situations where one hole will ask for a certain type of shot and then you see a similar situation on the next teepad.

#10 is one of my favorite holes in the state, throwing off of a cliff 400'+ with very little to get in the way. You just get to let the disc air out and fly forever. Whenever I play 10, it is hard to resist throwing most of the bag at this hole because it is just so much fun.

16 (aka Mirkwood) is one of the hardest holes I have ever had to play. It is a downhill shot 400'
through the bottom of a gully with thick forest on both sides of a 15' wide old ATV track that acts a s a fairway. 3 is a great score here from either tee, though I have seen 2's from the short tees and exactly 1 from the long tee.

The course is set a ways outside of town, but that has not discouraged the locals from coming out in droves. This often isn't a problem, but they tend to congregate in very large flights of 6-8+ which can make for very slow play on sunny days. There are several choke points on the course (1, 10, 13) that can get extremely backed up on busy days or tournaments.

There are very few signs, but that isn't really a problem since the course is pretty easy to follow.

Parking can also be a bit of a nightmare on busy days. There are 3 lots, but none of them are huge, and the park service will ticket you if you park anywhere but in the lots.

This is a generally phenomenal course with gorgeous scenery, though it is starting to show a bit of wear from all of the disc golf traffic. Interesting holes which require a bit of a tweak to how you think about your shots.

Most of my Cons have very little to do with the course itself because it is among my favorites. If you can get out there on a nice day when there aren't too many people it is a great day.

A majestic mountain course located in beautiful Missoula. Blue Mountain offers for a very fun disc golfing experience. This course offers a fun design in a variety of terrains throughout. Shooting on the side of a mountainside, cliff shots, and forest trees gives a great taste of Montana. A good mix of technical and long holes which require a number of different shot types along with accuracy and distance. Blue Mountain also offers a variety of hole distances which require a different shot selections throughout. The elevation changes on this course offer the most challenge with required shots shooting down and up in elevation. The overall challenge of this course was a 4.5/5 mostly due to the elevation challenges. The signature hole on this course is 10 where you are on top of a hill and you can just let it loose and watch it fly with a view of the beautiful Montana mountains as a backdrop.
Tee pads are dirt which make for a more natural feel along with bright newer baskets which are easy to see. The tee pads weren't anything special but they get the job done navigating you around the course. There is a camping in Missoula as well as a number of hotels located in the city. Restrooms are located in the parking lot across from the course. Make sure to bring water and good walking shoes because this is a strenuous course that will take a toll on you if you aren't ready for it.

The physicality of the course may be a con to some, but like Diamond X I like the challenging experience. The dirt tees could get a facelift to at least rubber tees for traction on some of the air it out throws. The course is very natural so the grass can get high which can be a pain to find a disc.

This is one of the most scenic and fun courses I have ever played. If you are passing through Missoula it is a must play. The overall beauty alone make for a fun experience. Adding the fun and challenge of the course makes for a totally fun experience. If you are in the area I suggest to stop (21+) by Big Sky Brewing for beer samples (one of my favorite beer Moose Drool) and one of a kind custom Big Sky discs. After a great round of disc golf, a few delicious beers, and watching a beautiful Montana sunset I must say this was truly a great experience.

A spectacular and serene setting for a course located in the foothills outside of Missoula. Be prepared for a hike as much of the course winds up and down steep terrain and through many large trees. The fairways vary widely. Some have heavy trees on the edge with little in your way Others are heavily treed to force a shaped shot. And there are signature holes such as 4 & 10 that are bombs from the top of hills that are scenic and fun. The course is very challenging and will demand both strength and accuracy.

It's Montana, so you can't play year-round due to snow- well maybe some wacky people do!
It's steep here! Hiking may wear you out here, especially if you're out of shape, or having a bad round.

Teepads are dirt (a clay type), so wet dirt means very slick mud. I know that snow would still make for icy tees with concrete, but the black rubber tees would perhaps help snow melt faster since they are black.

The course was quite crowded on an early March day (even though holes 1-2 & 13-18 were still really icy, making it tough to get decent traction). Translation- Locals are hard core and really into this course - they are also super friendly. That's MT hospitality for ya! Oh, bring your camera- it's really pretty.

Scenery is first rate!! Very nice layout with all kinds of shots...love the #4 and #10 hole. Very long downhill shot that you can watch your disc soar forever!! Very challenging with lots of hills for a great hike. Will definately play this course again!

Dirt tees which were slightly muddy after rain the night before. Need a map if playing for the first time due to vandalism of the markers. Concrete or solid tee boxes and repair the marker and my rating would be a 5+

A must play if you are even close to this course. Played on a Monday morning/afternoon and there were a few groups playing...might be busy on the weekend or evenings. I played back to back rounds and it was definately a workout so be prepared.