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Little Lehigh Parkway

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Ryal
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Experience: 6.8 years 216 played 182 reviews
3.50 star(s)

A Large Little Lehigh Try 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 24, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

+ All tee areas have firmly built and detailed tee signs (except for 12) with flat and sturdy poured concrete pads.
+ Most of the fairways are clean and well maintained.
+ The course plays through a large and sprawling picturesque park with hills, water features and pleasant fields.
+ A large and detailed information sign greets you in the parking lot before hole 1, but...

Cons:

- ...There is no dedicated practice basket or lost disc box to go along with the info sign that I noticed.
- Some minor safety concerns when players have to cross roads for holes 9, 14 and 18.
- Two ridiculously long walks between holes 8-9 and 18-1 that first-time players couldn't possibly know about if they don't have the uDisc app or didn't snap a picture of the course map.
- There are absolutely zero 'next hole' signs.

Other Thoughts:

My least favorite hole here is 16 because I feel it is too close to a road, is boring to look at and plays flat and straight in a wide open field. My favorite hole here to play might be hole 17 because, after its flat start, I was delightfully surprised to encounter a grand downhill finish. I think my favorite hole here to look at is hole 8 because of that group of pine trees in the middle of the grassy fairway. That sight seemed like it could be on a postcard.

A lot of this course can be described like that. Little Lehigh Parkway is a very pretty course. On multiple occasions, you might find yourself stricken by particularly peaceful views such as when you are standing atop a rolling field at holes 4 or 18, gazing upward at a gradual climb as with holes 13 or 2 and passively observing the Little Lehigh Creek by holes 7 and 8, just to name a few. Some of the fairways do have messy undergrowth such as 6, 7 and 10 especially. So even if the player's throw lands in the middle of the fairway, they must still spend some time looking. Leave yourself a little extra time for that, and try not to rush through this course in the first place. Look around and breathe a little. There is plenty of fresh air, wildlife and sunshine here.

It's a good thing, too, because you'll be experiencing a lot of it. I would describe most of the holes as wide open with tree pepper. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but if you are the kind of golfer who dislikes direct and open shots and/or prefers wooded golf, then temper your expectations a bit. The first half of hole 11 is as dense as it gets. But the distances are manageable. Maybe a few would be intimidating for new players with five holes hovering around or exceeding 500-feet.

A few of the journeys between holes are open-ended and kind of crazy, as well. Whenever I play a course for the first time, I try to use just the course's installed features to help me find my way: next hole signs, beaten paths, spotting tee signs from a distance and maybe sometimes the tee signs themselves because that is how a course is meant to be set up-- all for the player's ease of use. Well, this course does not have 'next hole' signs at all. Thankfully, many of the subsequent tee boxes can be easily spotted from the previous basket, but the walks between 8-9 and 18-1 were still a slog, and at times I didn't feel as though I were walking in the right direction like between 13-14 and 15-16. And since the parking lot next to hole 1 is covid-closed as of Sept. 24, I parked somewhere else and started on hole13. I didn't encounter the map until after hole18. But that's the biggest issue at this course: navigation. Yes, I have uDisc, but I use its maps only as a last resort.

So, in closing, Little Lehigh is a treat for the eyes and a boost of health to the legs and lungs. Bring along your sense of direction for those unmarked paths & longer walks and your furthest-flying discs for those long and open fairways. Not much will get in your way, here. This is a scenic course with just enough hills and relevant water hazards to prevent this pretty place from feeling boring. Warmly recommended.
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HyooMac
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Experience: 6.7 years 415 played 380 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Three Holes Away from Excellence 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 20, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

+ Largely open park course that incorporates elevation and a few holes running along water

+ The sequence of the holes was changed, so use the "2018 layout" option in uDisc (holes #1-#5 are a loop to the left of the parking lot, then #6 starts on the other side of the lot)

+ The 2018 layout starts with five holes in a fairly open park setting, but each of them has a different shape. #1 and #3 are probably the easiest, because they're mostly open and flat - while the other three are either up or down a big hill. #5 is the standout (I guess it used to be the closing hole), because you're throwing from an elevated tee down into the open valley -but there's one big tree there to mess with your hyzer

+ #6 - #10 are in the valley, and several have a stream running along the right side

+ #11 brings some elevation back in: it's a short par 3 with a tight window at the tee and an open landing area. The hole is really great because the basket is up on an old rail line, so if you're short, you're throwing up knowing there's a dropoff behind it

+ #12 - #15 alternate open and woods, starting with a flat par 4. I thought #15 was another standout hole. You're throwing up a hill with the fairway narrowing the closer you get to the basket. It's an easy par, but a birdie if you have the accuracy to place your drive

+ #17 is a monster 686ft par 4. Although the length is helped by a huge drop in elevation after the right dogleg, it's a looong way to get to the turn. And then you're faced with placing your approach near the basket way down the hill

+ #18 requires a throw across the main road that enters the park. You're on an elevated tee, and it's not far to get across the road - but suddenly having a road after 17 holes in a park can get into your head. The good news is that the hole is another big downhill shot, so you can disc down and throw easy

Cons:

- I called this review "Three Holes Away from Excellence" because of the midsummer conditions on #6, #7 and #10. The fairways (if there ever were any) have been allowed to become overrun with waist-high weeds. #6 is tolerable (especially if you throw a slight fade off the tee), but #7 requires a spotter to prevent losing a disc, and the basket is almost taken over by the encroaching rough. The real loss is #10, because the weeds are so deep in the landing area, and then the lane for your second shot across the river has become a tiny keyhole due to trees growing in from both sides. We felt the chance of losing our discs in the brush was about 100%, so we bypassed the hole and played the next par 4 twice

- A few long walks (especially #8 to #9), and then #18 leaves you with a fairly long walk back to the parking lot

- The path from #15 to #16 is easy to miss - you want to walk straight up the hill toward the street

- There are some low areas on the course, so I imagine drainage and mud become issues during rainy periods

Other Thoughts:

~ Advisory: Bring Bug Spray in the Summer! I kept finding myself completely covered by swarms of small gnats. They were out even in sunny areas, so I think they hide in the fairway grasses. Luckily the initial loop of 5 holes ends back at the parking lot, where we bathed ourselves in bug spray

~ Little Lehigh is a sound layout, and as others have written, it makes a great complement to nearby Jordan Creek (we played Jordan first). After Jordan's woods, it felt great to have some open space to throw, but the elevation changes at Little Lehigh create their own challenges

~ I love a course with the tactical challenge presented by a handful of par 4's, and Little Lehigh does not disappoint

~ Mowing on three holes would make such a difference to the overall course experience, and I wonder if playing in the winter would be an improvement

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pearlybakerbest
Experience: 19.9 years 64 played 6 reviews
4.00 star(s)

my kind of golf 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 14, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

To me this course epitomizes what open style golf should be. While not forcing as much as the wooded courses endemic to this region, the terrain and design maximize line shaping better than most park style disc golf courses. This place really begs you to air out your distance drivers, while simultaneously testing course management. With distance being the commonality, I still only found three or so of the par fours even remotely repetitive. This issue may be seasonal, as during peak foliage the tall grass must contour these fairways more individually. The basket placements are thoughtful and elevation is used exceptionally. This course will test your wind reading and reward those who know their discs well. The downhill fairway on 18 was a blast to throw and a really fun birdie to get.

Cons:

Only a few things here and I'm not sure there's much room for improvement given the limitations due to the course's location. There are a couple long walks. The valley section has a distinct vulnerability to drainage issues after rain and during thawing periods. The walking paths/roads come into play frequently, making this course less than beginner friendly (not to mention the creek). A demanding hike for those not in decent shape.

Other Thoughts:

This is a great course to play while driving through the area. It's highway adjacent and not to long of a round for strong throwers. Consult a map your first time as the walk between some holes are long.
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PRC90
Experience: 7.7 years 20 played 18 reviews
4.50 star(s)

A local staple, and personal favorite. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 1, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Elevation changes and great basket placement create the difficulty
Very few "gimme" holes, you're going to work for your score.
Clear and abundant course signage
Benches and places to rest
Concrete Tee Pads

Cons:

Thick rough can sometimes go unchecked creating some "artificial" difficulty on the fairways.

High park Traffic: this park is popular and not just for disc golfers but runners, cyclists, and families visit this spot frequently so you will need to be mindful of them.

DGA older mach series baskets will need some love as some foliage has dropped and dented a few of them up.
When parks laid some of the Tee pads they aren't exactly straight.... so there are a couple holes that while serviceable the tee pads are a little misleading.

Other Thoughts:

This course is finally getting shown the love it deserves having been featured as a stop on the 2005 PDGA Pro Worlds hosted in Allentown. The concrete pads, various hole tweakings, and rewriting of the course layout is bringing this course into the spotlight of being one of the best the Valley has to offer. The layout is challenging and rewarding and while it does cater to those with good power the par 3's on this course are obtainable and if you can keep composure on the long holes and convert on those par 3's you can still shoot a respectable score here. I think what really draws me to this course is it's ability to bring out your competitive side and it's strong use of risk vs reward. There are many opportunities on these par 4's to just go all out and unleash a bomb of a drive but you might need to carry over OB the whole way to get there. There is also 2 large downhill par 3's that just beg you to run them (both clocking in at near 400ft) for 2. I am hopeful that this course gets some tournament play next year because I think we are currently in the golden age of the Parkway (with new baskets being the only way it could be improved).
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iHitTree
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 21.8 years 96 played 38 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Main obstacle feature is elevation 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 27, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

What's great about this park, property, and course is how elevation is used as a primary obstacle and featured on many holes. Being close to Jordan Creek, it's a nice complement. Both courses feature elevation change and water, but Little Lehigh is more of an open course, where wind can also play a factor. This is a course that has you throwing all sorts of discs, lines, and distances, so it's great to work out many parts of your game. My favorite holes include hole 1 (big open crushes to start out, par 4), hole 2 (cool change to throw a big hyzer out over the creek), hole 6 (a signature par 4 hole, you can throw safe landing zone shot, then throw uphill across the river to go for birdie, or you can smash one out there to finish across the creek for an Eagle chance, but you risk getting wet), hole 12 (nice long par 4 with a narrow-ish fairway dotted with trees, then a big right turn downhill approach, tough hole to birdie), and hole 13 (big picturesque open downhill smash, don't go deep or you're in the creek).

Cons:

Holes 1 through 13 have a nice "story" to them...there's a nice fluidity. Holes 14-18 are isolated on the other side of the parking lot from the rest of the course. There is nothing special to me about this hole 14-18 section of holes. They aren't bad at all, just not as memorable as the first 13. Sometimes the grass can be really long here.

Other Thoughts:

This is an underrated course as of late. I'm pretty sure it was one of the 2005 Worlds courses, but in the past 5 years or so, its reputation and relevance seem to be slipping, which I don't get. When the course is mowed, it's a cool course that reminds me a little of Brandywine Creek State Park's course in Northern DE.
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Ktbauer
Experience: 30.8 years 2 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Nice course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 30, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very good open course with long and short holes,up and down hills with nice open fairways. The signage was very good and pretty accurate.

Cons:

Tee box mats were a little ratty, and the one hole over water was a little to extreme due to over grown bushes/trees. It meant your second shot had to be perfectly thrown and long to boot.

Other Thoughts:

Overall for my first time, I throughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone.
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boomerang_man
Experience: 11.8 years 43 played 2 reviews
2.50 star(s)

The once mighty, but not right now 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 30, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course is located in a city park and the Little Lehigh Creek is in play on many holes. They have mowed the rough and all the baskets are in good shape. Great layout and a good mix of long and short holes which can force you to use most of the discs in your bag.

Cons:

Just getting there is currently a challenge. The entrance you would normally use to get to hole one is closed for construction, follow the detour signs, even when the road sign says 'no outlet'. You will get there. Otherwise use the alternate entrance and start playing on hole 5. The fly pads have seen better days. Many are only half remaining, literally half. They are no longer flat. Be a little careful. Hole 6 has you throw across the creek from a landing area. The opening in the brush could be a bit less unforgiving, but is a good challenge. Familiarize yourself with the course layout prior to going, because the signs to next tee are largely nonexistent. I kept directing the group in front of us to the next tee as they were wandering aimlessly after several holes.

Other Thoughts:

While the course offers a good challenge, I am afraid the maintenance has been curtailed to the point of a destination course being lost.
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seanyboyhoward
Experience: 10.7 years 40 played 12 reviews
3.00 star(s)

It's Long and fun. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 23, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Long, Challenging, Open. Great use of elevation throughout the course as well as the water.

Cons:

Basket 1 was either broken or not assembled. The bucket was on the ground.

As all other post have stated the signage. Walking between the holes that have a long distance to travel, put little arrows, put something! There are ample spots to provide them. Especially the ones that cross the road 4-5 and 8-9 and 13-14. Its very frustrating having to search for the next tee. I dont mind the walk but the searching i do.

Teepads- they were not in very good condition. Some had fly pads and some did not. Use hole 1 as an example. Not there. The ones that were there were rotting away. Hole 8 doesn't have a pad and the material there with the morning dew was very slippery.

Other Thoughts:

Many people say that being in the park is a con, I enjoy getting people to watch you play, it helps grow the sport. Started a few conversations with non disc golfers today.

I think the sheer distance of the course and the beauty of playing along the creek is why I gave it a 3. The disc golf parts (signage and teepads) weren't impressive enough to rate higher. As the foliage continues to grow in, it will continue to become a more challenging course.
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Smf5125
Experience: 7 played 4 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Long Fun Course 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

One of the biggest courses in the Allentown/Bethlehem area. Great, long, open, holes that allow you to see just how far you can drive.
Gorgeous park to begin with and, on a nice spring day, just a great place to be.
The course allows for many different approaches as the front nine has few trees and the back nine has fairly open lanes with trees only in play if you make an errand throw.
If you are used to playing Orefield/Wehr's Dam and South Mountain, this course is a great change of pace.

Cons:

While it is a great course, it is laid out along a park so there are a few unfortunate cons which you should expect but it should not stop you from playing this course.

The course is long so be prepared to walk.

It is a public park so do be aware of the people around you, because on a nice day others will be out enjoying themselves as well.

There are a few holes which play along the water or the road. The road is a decently traveled residential road so do be wary of traffic.

Other Thoughts:

This is a great, long, open course that will challenge most arms. With water hazards on the first few holes, you have to be on your game from the start and is a great course to spend a few hours on a nice day
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disc golfer
Experience: 25.6 years 15 played 14 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Big Course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 5, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Pleasurable park setting with very nice atmosphere, people and scenery (especially the variety of trees and stream).
- Great design with a variety of shots and well defined fairways and rough. Smart hole design.
- Hole 1 plays like a ball golf course with a winding S curve fairway, rough on the sides.
- Some nice downhill and uphill holes.
- Hole 6 is thrilling. Long drive where placement is key to set up for long approach shot over creek to elevated tee.
- Holes 12 and 13 are enjoyable. Hole 12 long drive, then sweeping down hill that curves around right with lots of nice scattered trees. Hole 13 is a chance to grip and rip downhill.
- Water fountains throughout park
- Good food choices and gas stations very nearby.

Cons:

- Lots of people walking, jogging, walking dogs in the park. Although they do not interfere unless a throw is way off into OB.
- Most holes not set apart from park goers. Few holes offer privacy.
- Lots of insects on warm days (bring bug spray).
- On the first handful of holes, I feel that the tees are unnecessarily far apart from the last basket. There is plenty of room to set tees back further for longer shots.
- Course is sectioned off after Hole 4, 8 and 13 and long walks to next tee can end up in getting lost without a course map. Tee signs do have "Next Tee" directional, but easy to forget after hole is finished. Next Tee signs would be helpful.

Other Thoughts:

This park and course are huge. Plus there is plenty room leftover for a possible 2nd course or at least 9 additional holes. The course is a workout for sure. Many trees strategically scattered about the fairways makes this course not completely out in the open, although there are many chances for power drives. Smart holes with no dumb holes makes this a good course with a fine layout and design. Beautiful natural scenery makes you want to hang out at the park and just relax after a round.
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sloppydisc
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.3 years 201 played 147 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fun open course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 4, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

A good place to go if those tight wooded courses have you down. Admittedly this is not my preferred type of course, but Little Lehigh does a nice job doing what it does. 18 mostly open holes that wind along the river and up and down some decent size hills. Signs at each tee pad showing hole, distance and alternate basket positions. Pads are rubber mats and are in decent shape. There was a couple that could use some TLC, but they all worked.

Almost every hole on this course plays mostly open with limited trees creating some risk or lines to hit. The exceptions would be #7 that is a short hole with a tight window through some trees close to the pad. # 8 starts out wide open, and then quickly turns into a fairly tight line with a low ceiling in the trees. And then #10 has a few trees on the way up a hill leading to the basket on the edge of the woods.

The rest of the course plays up and down some good sized hills, and really let's you get some work in with your drivers. Hole lengths vary pretty well with shots of 630', 539', 551' and 720' to really let you throw some fun drives. The course also mixes some up and downhill shots to keep everything balanced.

Cons:

Navigation signs would be nice. There is a very long walk from 4 to 5. Make sure you bring a map or have your phone handy. The transition from 8 to 9 is also not obvious to the first time visitor.

Hole 18 could be a real safety issue. There is a bench about 40' from the basket and a walking path all along the right side of the fairway. I had to wait a few minutes for walkers to clear before throwing.

Other Thoughts:

Overall this course is a fun place to get a round in. it is mostly open without a lot of tight twists and turns that I prefer, but it has some ups and downs as well as just enough trees around to keep you honest. And you get to play along a cool little river for a lot of the round. Little Lehigh is definitely worth a stop if you are in the area, and a good place to get out and throw some drivers.

Here's a couple highlights:

Hole 6 is a sweeping hyzer line that crosses the river, and then forces you to go up hill to the basket. A real fun hole that lets big arms try to cross the river off the tee, while leaving the option open for us noodle arms to lay up short and then go for the basket.

Hole 12 was probably my favorite hole. It's a huge downhill bomb that goes left to right through the open field, and then down hill through some trees to a basket position 720' away. Lots of thick woods to the right off the tee and elevation and mature trees on the fairway. Just a blast to play. Even for a noodle arm like me.

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swatso
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.6 years 755 played 414 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Pilot to Bombadier 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 28, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Plenty of opportunities to launch your favourite distance driver.

Located in attractive park near amenities.

Cons:

Practically zero opportunities for technicians.

Long walks between a few holes - the "tips for finding tees/baskets", under links/files, is a must-have for a first-time visitor.

Other Thoughts:

If bombing straight away brings you much joy while playing disc golf, then make a sojourn here, as the holes are long (1/3rd over 500'), the bulk of the fairways are quite broad, and there are opportunities to throw down some steep hills as well- of course, you have to walk/throw up them, too.

If threading needles in thick woods with your mids is more your style, there are plenty of options to do so in the vicinity - just not here.

My favourite grouping of holes on this course is the most awkward to find . Number-5, a controlled, downslope right-turner, is followed by number-6, which requires an open landing zone be hit to set up a good look to the basket - cross-creek, uphill, and squeezed on both sides by vegetation! Number-7 is quite tight initially, then open to a short basket at a lower elevation, on a disused train track, while number-8, though long-n-flat, has a few large trees mid-fairway, and requires a sharp right-turn approach between tight copses of trees to reach the basket.

Given that the majority of the holes could best be described as open, a second set of (shorter) tee locations, especially for the uber-long/uphill holes, would make this course more beginner friendly.

Depends upon your course-preferences as to if you consider this a destination course, or not.
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sidewinder22
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 17.6 years 297 played 197 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Bring the course map and notes! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 14, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

18 holes with nice baskets, tee signs, and rubber tees. Restrooms in parking lot and some water fountains on paths. Some nice use of elevation and hazards on a mostly open and long course. Course is well maintained and has some nice views.

Cons:

Drainage and tall grass ob holes 1-4. Lots of park patrons to beware of throughout the course. Navigation was a nightmare with lots of walking between holes and lack of next tee signs. Thank goodness I brought the course notes to help guide me to the next hole, but even that was tricky. Busy street comes into play on hole 11. The creek may make some disc's unretrievable and the wind was whipping around quite a bit when I played.

Other Thoughts:

Little Lehigh is a decent course overall, but the cons really hurt it on my rating. This course frustrated me with the unused potential and terrible navigation. Bring the MAP and NOTES! There were about as many holes I really liked as I disliked. I would recommend as others have stated to start on hole 14 so you end on hole 13. It flows much better that way. I would add a hole after 13 going up the huge hill to help with the hike back to the parking lot or hole 14. I wanted to play hole 17's tee to the hole 18's basket for a more epic downhill shot to finish the course.
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TheBirdGuy
Experience: 14.2 years 4 played 4 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Open, Long, and Enjoyable 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 19, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

-There was some good elevation changes during the 18 hole course, with some good variety of Par 3, 4, and 5's.
-You have to be careful about the creek, as some pins are pretty darn close to the edge... specifically holes 2 and 4.
-The course isn't a beginners course, as you will need some power and accuracy to do well. Beginners could still easily enjoy themselves, just be careful too avoid the creek.
-Mostly an open course, but there was some holes with trees that came into play.(6 and 12 come to mind)
-#12 is a steep, downhill, dog-leg right, one of the cooler holes on the course with some trees to maneuver around.
-#1 and 11 are long and open holes. For those who like to rip a long throw, these holes are for you.
-Holes 1-10 run along the creek which makes for a beautiful round of disc golf. (you cross the creek during hole 6 and remain on that side for the remainder of the round.)
-There is signage which is accurate and offers an arrow to point you in the right direction for the next hole. Some holes require a long walk between them (4 and 5 are very far apart and we almost missed it when we were there. If it's your first time, you might need to ask people on the way where the next hole is.)
-The tee pads are rubber which could be a pro for some people, I personally prefer concrete, but doesn't matter too much.
-This course lasts long and is beautiful.
-The course circles back to the parking lot which is great. Parking is close to the starting point and the finishing point.

Cons:

-There are some soggy/wet spots on the fairway, so watch for that.
-There is only 1 water fountain, which is between 4 and 5 and makes for a brutally exhausting time on hot days, so be sure to bring 1-2 water bottles.
-The signage is accurate, but finding hole 5 is a bit of a struggle. If they had some more "Next tee" signs, it would be really helpful.

Other Thoughts:

The place is beautiful and makes you wanna walk casually and enjoy your surroundings.


There is a Disc Golf shop 2 miles away from the course, probably closer. It's called "Dodo's" it's an awesome little shack type place with a bunch of variety for discs, they also sell/buy used discs, which is awesome.

Be careful at hole 10 and 11, they eat discs regularly. My friend threw his at 10 and it went into the super thick bushes and those bushes don't like to give them back. We couldn't find it, but he did find another disc he likes a lot, so it was like an exchange. We spent 1 hour looking because it was a new disc and had become his favorite. He bought another one at Dodo's after the round of disc golf.


I received a recommendation from the guy working at Dodo's Disc Golf Shop, to play 14-18 first and then do 1-13 to finish. It was a great recommendation, as you will find that 14-18 are all up hill and it is pretty steep, so you'll want to get that out of the way first.

There is a bathroom shack by the parking lot which is useful if you are just starting, heading to hole 14 or just finishing.
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Jake1208
Experience: 13.6 years 24 played 1 reviews
3.00 star(s)

First Time at Little Lehigh 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 6, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

A nice wide open course set in a beautiful park. Great place to take a beginner learning to play, to practice some less used shots in your bag or to break in a new disc.
Great tee signs on every hole along with flat rubber tee boxes.
#6 is probably considered the signature hole that requires your second shot to clear the creek to an up hill basket location. My favorite hole of the day was #12, a long 720 ft dog leg right with the upshot playing well down hill through a few trees.
Other memorable holes include:
#13- Includes two tees and plays with a huge elevation change that allows the 471 ft basket just about reachable with a good tee shot. A great one to really let it fly.
#8 and 17- both require a well placed tee shot to have a shot at well protected baskets tucked around and behind the tree line

Cons:

While #6 was a fun hole, the creek really doesn't come into play unless you have a very poor tee shot. This hole could be really interesting if the tee was pushed back 100-150 feet. This would make the choice to play over the creek or lay up on your second shot a real decision to play with in your head.
A few navigation signs would help people from getting lost. Specifically knowing to walk up the path behind the #10 basket to the #11 tee and some direction after #13 that #14 is back by the #1 tee. I got lost and walked completely the wrong way.
The course includes a nice mix of short and long and uphill and down hill holes but does not make use of any of the wooded area in the huge park. This is clearly a miss as some wooded holes would really add to this course.
There seemed to be a lot of walking between the basket and the next tee, which isn't always a bad things but can make the round a bit longer to finish (or prevents one to get in 27+ holes in a morning).

Other Thoughts:

Always great to have a variety of courses in the area and locals are lucky to have Little Lehigh and Jordan Creek so close by.
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raynger27
Experience: 12.6 years 62 played 19 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great companion to Jordan Creek 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 21, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course is a wonderful companion course to nearby Jordan Creek. The majority of the course is fairly wide open and is a great place to let loose and air some shots out, however the presence of the creek on a number of the early holes will punish any errant shots. I know I personally have had to take my shoes off and go on a recovery mission more than once! Risk/reward makes decision making critical, which adds to the allure of the course. The park is well maintained and the tee markers are extremely helpful. Even though the park was crowded, the majority of the disc golf course allows you to remain quite secluded, enjoy your surroundings, and feel like you have the park to yourself.

Cons:

A number of people have commented on the presence of other park goers, and even though I play on weekend mornings at 7:30 AM or so, there are still a number of joggers and fishermen to contend with. Nothing directly on the course itself mind you, but close enough to be concerned about.

Without a map, navigation would be bordering on impossible. Holes 4 to 5, 8 to 9, and 13 to 14 are not all that straightforward the first time you play. The rubber tee pads are beat up in spots, but are still servicable.

Hole 6 was great with the shot over the creek, and hole 7 also had a neat layout. I also enjoyed 12 and 13 with big down runs. Other than that, there were no really truly memorable holes in terms of uniqueness, which is why I chose to rate it a 4 and not higher.

Other Thoughts:

WIth Jordan Creek offering an adventure in the woods, LLP provides a more open experience. If traveling to the area, I would recommend hitting these two in one day to experience one awesome day of disc golf. Elevation changes make for some fun downhill bombs.

Holes 14-18 make for a ho-hum ending, so starting with these holes and then proceeding to 1-13 would make a more pleasing round. This is a course that lends itself to being played a many times.
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Hartley444
Experience: 12.1 years 21 played 10 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great Course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 21, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course is pretty awesome. Most of the holes are very long but with a clear fairway for each. There are no in the woods hole but the course has the feel of a golf course. Because of this you are able to really put max power on many holes and the way the course is set up, there are still plenty of obstacles. The park is stunning. Very well maintained and seems to go on forever. A downhill holes were exceptionally fun.

Cons:

Rubber tees
Adding a few in the woods holes would give a nice mix and there is plenty of area to do so.

Other Thoughts:

I will be back. I feel this course is just as good as Jordan creek and its great to have 2 excellent courses so close together
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PKBrownE87
Experience: 13.1 years 83 played 12 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Lehigh Valley Gem #2 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 29, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course is extremely beautiful and long! The course is set in a public park and uses the land to its advantage. This course will allow one to really "grip it and rip it". The park has restrooms located across the lot from hole #1. There are plenty of trash cans and benches throughout the park. The creek actually comes into play on many of the holes making it really challenging. This course will require you to throw a variety of shots especially once you get to hole #5. A small but accurate arm will go a long way on this course. The tee signs are very informative. If you play using the out of bounds this course will be extremely difficult i.e.(creek, paths, and certain areas of brush). The course has multiple pin locations for just about every hole. Hole #6 is absolutely awesome! The course has many holes that push over 500' including hole #12 @ B position is 720'! Overall just an amazing course in the Valley.

Cons:

Hole's #1-4 can be extremely soggy/muddy when any rain falls. The walk from hole #13 to #14 is way to long! Although i have heard they are trying to work on that. Hole's #1-4 can also have heavy pedestrian traffic as it follows a walking path. The tee pads are rubber. In my opinion the rubber tee pads are just plain unacceptable for this beauty of a course since they tend to slip with the slightest dew on the ground. From Hole #8 to #9 one can get lost if unfamiliar with course.

Other Thoughts:

I also recommend starting on hole #14 due to the long tiring walk from #13. I rated this as the Lehigh Valley Gem #2 because I personally feel Jordan Creek is the true Gem! Side note: if in the area or traveling here to play it's a bonus because Jordan Creek and Little Lehigh are only a few miles apart! Get some concrete tee pads and i'll update to 4.5 :) Would recommend this course to just about anyone except the true newbie! Excellent work Lehigh Valley!
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Aupps
Experience: 13.8 years 32 played 23 reviews
4.50 star(s)

A must in the Leighigh Valley 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 23, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Gives you an opportunity to really let loose on certain holes
-Very well maintained. Best fairways I have played on in a while
-Has a good variety of elevation.
-Rubber tee pads are always nice on sunny days
-The park has some awesome architecture (stone arches, old railroad bridges), and landscaping. The basket next to willows trees is so cool.
-The walk between holes is great exercise

Cons:

-While water is in play on most holes, there is only one that you throw over the water. I would have liked to throw over the water more.
-The basket for 18 is not in the correct place
-Other visitors of the park think the tee pads/fairways are great places to have a picnic

Other Thoughts:

If I am ever in the area again I will make another stop here. So glad I printed out a map, otherwise I would have kept second guessing where the next tee was. Also, if you happen to be playing on a hot day, I would suggest you try your best not to look at the people swimming in the creek, there are so things you cannot unsee.
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gauma369
Experience: 17.9 years 20 played 3 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 11, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-long open holes
-very nice park
-bathrooms
-plenty of water hazards
-rubber tee pads
-good use of elevation and different shots

Cons:

-not enough signage between some holes (4-5 and 13-14)
-long stretches between 4-5 and 13-14
-some pretty rough OB on hole 1 and 6

Other Thoughts:

Beautiful park with a nice disc golf course. Although I've been playing here for years I figured I would give a review on it. Some next tee signs would help the walk from hole to 5 and from 13 to 14. I can see how people playing the course for first time could get lost other then that its pretty easy to navigate. I love the water aspect which plays big roles in many of the holes. The river is a draw back if heavy rains occur before you intend to play because the first 6 holes get very swampy. Overall good mix of shots but most drives are grip it and rip it big arm players.

Hole 6 gets me every time absolutely love this hole. Tee off with dog leg left where you lay up just before the river then shoot across the river and get a good run at getting an eagle (although Ive never hit it Ive had some good looks at it)

I understand the idea and significance of letting the rough grow out on hole 1 but makes this hole 10 times tougher because you need to stay very tight to the woods and seeing the basket is pretty tough at end when it hooks back in.
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