This course is a solid test of both your physical stamina and your mental fortitude.
As this course plays on a mountain side there are plenty of uphill and downhill shots.
This course has some sweet wooded lines and you will have to be able to shape shots.
Reachable par 4's and a par 5 added to the challenge.
Signage is adequate and provides you with the information that you need.
The triangle of shots up and down the rock ledge between holes 12-14 are pretty fun.
Hole 8 is a great shot down and then back up the mountain side.
There are dog leg L and R shots as well.
Some sweet tunnel shots can be found here.
Hand rails to assist you with some steep climbs.

Throwing across the road on holes 3 and 18 could be cause for concern. Please make sure to look to see if there are any vehicles coming before you let it rip.
Walking trails in the fairways, can become muddy and slick. As other reviewers have mentioned, this can lead to slipping and potential falls.
Rubber mat tee pads are decent for the most part but if its muddy in the fairways...
Terrain is rough in spots and there are lots of fallen/cut trees, limbs, sticks, rocks, etc. on several holes. This course isn't as well "groomed" as other nearby mountain courses.
Back tracking on Holes 16 and 17 threw the flow off a bit.

This is a solid test perched high in the woods of the mountains. You can see the white sands in the distance and you can't beat playing disc golf in the woods. A lot of work went into this course and it a super fun play. With that said it is still a tad rustic in spots. The rocky terrain and the downed trees add to the complexity of your round here so you will want to place your shots well.
A must play if you are in the area or you just want to get away for a while in the mountains.

If you're from lower elevations (like most of us), it's one thing to play a high desert course at 4 or 5 thousand feet of elevation, but you're getting a challenging disc golf experience when you get up near 9000 feet like here in Cloudcroft. You will want to take your time, breathe the thin air deeply, hydrate, and CLIMB ...because almost every hole here has from 40 to 80 feet of elevation change (maybe more!).

That being said, the disc golf experience here is nearly as rare as the air: understand that your disc will be beefier, but that the many (2,3, 6,7,8,10,13,15, and even 18) fun downhill shots they've got in store for you will more than make up for the lesser glide.

The rubber mat tees are appropriately sized, since you aren't looking at many (if any) true 'grip it and rip it' holes on this course. Control is the name of the game. But it's nice that the underbrush (weeds) doesn't usually grow thickly enough to hide a disc*. Keep an eye on anything that drifts into a pine, and you'll usually be fine. Most holes are in sight, and the tee signs (and fantastic 'next' tee markers) are very informative. I'd love to see more folks put in the extra effort to line the paths and fairways, plus let you know it's only 55' along - there – to get to the next tee.

Baskets are DisCatchers in good shape, and the green one is for warmup. The main attraction to me came right off the bat with the views from here at the top of the mountain, down the canyon to the west, and all the way across the Tularosa basin to White Sands. Worth the visit in itself.

My most important 'pro' comment here is the incredible amount of work, love and care that has gone into this course. Since you will be climbing treacherous areas, they've put in 'handrails' (sign posts and painted rebar feel nicely secure), and added rock steps, switchback paths, and even a knotted rope to help you, if you're, like me, not as spry as you used to be. I can't thank them enough for the effort of making this fun, intermediate level, multivaried course accessible!

The main downfall at Cloudcroft is the strong chance that you'll, well, fall down, if you aren't extremely careful with your footing! The terrain is rocky, gravelly (sometimes trashy), cluttered (off the fairways) with treefall debris (*which CAN hide your disc!), or otherwise treacherous. There's a reason they've added so many safety features, so don't assume it's in any way wise to take the shortcuts that obviously are utilized.

Be aware that you are in some wild animal country, and though I didn't have any issues, you don't want to go startling any of the creatures (up to rattlesnakes) that may decide to make a home near the course.

The course flows extremely well in most places, but the obvious backtrack from 16 to 17 stands out as a 'one off'. Watch for large animal dung on the plains of 18 (do they show horses up here or something?).

Finally, I planned to simply follow my nose to find 'Mescalero Avenue' and go north from the village, uphill to the course. I was happy to spot a 'disc golf course' sign near the east edge of the shopping district, and went up that road, but never saw any 'Mescalero'.

With two grandchildren living on Holloman AFB, we visit the area once or twice a year, and I try to get in a mountain course each time to vary the monotony of playing the Alameda park course over ...and over again. I was very happy to be able to get up to Cloudcroft for the experience, and want to thank whoever is responsible for all the work that's gone into it!

Cloudcroft Community Mtn. DGC is really fun and fully equipped to get you around efficiently. The distance isn't overwhelming, the first and last holes are par 4 and everything else is 3. The tees are adequate (usually rubber mats on gravel), and there is plenty of signage to tell you where to throw and where to go. The Innova Discatchers are all in nice working order. There are usually seats near the tee to relax between holes and take it all in.

Going up and down the hillsides makes for some fun throws, and a decent hike. The trees can be in low brushy clusters that create great grabby obstacles to play around. Sometimes they're tall trees with trunks putting a hard edge on the windows. There are a few open fairways, but usually there is a line that needs to be followed to get close to the pin. Some holes have multiple lines. Being able to execute shots of all types will be very useful.

My favorite hole was probably 8, but there are several really fun runs. 8 is a steep downhill with trees lining both sides of the fairway. Fun to watch it fly all the way down when you hit the center of the path. 3 is similar, but not as long and having more lines from the tee. 13 plays off the edge of the parking lot and drops quickly a lot like this, but the basket is cozily tucked into a pocket in the trees.

I also liked some of the midrange holes like 5 and 6. They play on the edge of piles of concrete debris and stumps that will eat a poorly placed drive. 6 tees from the top of a pile.

12 and 14 play up the gravelly drop beneath the parking lot and baseball field. If you can't make it to the top, lay up. I will testify that trying to throw midway up the hill on 12 puts you on dicey footing.

16 and 17 have a gentler slope, with lines that weave through tall trees. They aren't easy throws but there is a path.

The pads are fine, but aren't immaculate. A long run up is rarely needed. They are fairly level and clean.

There are a couple spots with sketchy footing. The piles to the right of hole 5 are craggy and unstable in places. The aforementioned climb to the parking lot on 12 and 14 can be slick. Luckily there is a series of ropes and rails to make getting up and down easier.

Looking over the White Sands in the distance on the first hill is a very cool backdrop. I really liked the layout and the fun factor built into it. The gentleman who was a main force in the installation was doing some cleanup in his golf cart and talked to me and my brother for a bit. Glad I got the opportunity to tell him how much I enjoyed playing there. It is close to some nice little shops and restaurants, and surrounded by terrific scenery.

I shot a 4 over par 60. One birdie on hole 10. Had my chances in other spots. If you're in the area, bring your discs and check this one out for sure.

Beautiful setting, great mountain topography. Good use of elevation, with uphill and downhill shots, including creative use of the cliffs and ridges. I liked the overall course design.

Shiny new Discatcher baskets, well-positioned in the ground and easy to spot.

Good signage, showing routes and distances on each hole, plus many "next tee" signs that not only point the direction, but also indicate the distance to the next tee pad. I really liked this feature.

Many transitions from basket to next tee have trails marked by rocks, logs, or both.

Several cool bench or chair areas behind tees that give players nice places to wait, rest, or take in the surroundings.

Several uphill walks are aided by bars attached to metal fence posts that provide a handrail for your walk. These are very helpful and much appreciated.

Fun hole designs, with multiple downhill touch shots that provide opportunities for birdies mixed in with uphill holes that play long and downhill shots for airing it out.

The tee pads are rubber mats that are usually uneven, often very short, and sometimes are two mats laid down next to each other, with gaps that have developed in between. Be careful on these! Very few of them feel level and safe.

There are other dangers that must be noted: There is an old barbed wire fence that has mostly fallen down, so there is rusty barbed wire on the ground throughout part of the course. It runs along the right side of hole 7, starting just one or two feet to the right of the tee pad, and going all the way down the hill beyond the basket. It would be easy to step on it without seeing it. It also runs along the right side of hole 9 and a not-too-bad drive might cross it (some may even choose to throw a line that would cross it). There are a few spots on 9 where it is marked with ribbon or paint spots on trees, but it is hard to see most of the time, if you are not looking for it.

Also, part of the course appears to have been built on an old landfill. This becomes apparent near the basket of hole 9 and the tee of hole 10, where there is an area several hundred square feet in size that is covered in exposed broken glass. I did not enjoy channeling Annie Lennox. On hole 15, I found much more broken glass, plus roofing shingles and some old auto parts. Unless you are considering constructing your own home and repairing your jalopy, this has to be considered a con. Wear rugged shoes and stay safe out there!

On that subject, there are multiple holes with hills covered in large, loose rocks. I loved hiking all over the mountain, but everyone might not. Footing can be difficult and injuries possible. Take care!

Hole 7 is designed so that good drives will pass through the 10-meter circle around hole 6's basket and that tee is also easily within reach of drives from hole 6. This could be a problem for tournaments or if the course gets crowded. Two holes cross the road mid-hole. It's a service road, but trucks were driving back and forth consistently when I played. Hole 18 crosses on the second shot for the vast majority of players, so it's easy to spot traffic and I like the hole design. Hole 3 throws downhill over the road and the road is about 200' from the tee. Most shots will pass over the road very low, so be on the lookout for trucks before you throw!

A good number of holes have backstops at the green. On holes 4 and 5 these are created by a rock embankment within 5-10 feet of the basket. On some others, like 9 and 10, there are trees just a few feet behind the pin. These allow for approach shots or drives to stop without the need to control distance on the shot. I put this thought here because some may consider this a pro and not a con.

Cloudcroft is a nice place to visit and this is a fun property to play on. I enjoyed the sights, sounds, and even the scents. Several of the woodsy areas smell like Christmas. I think Santa would feel particularly at home near the baskets of holes 10 and 15. Good shoes and careful steps are important for safety, but I liked many of the hole designs and it was a fun and challenging place to play and hike.

Terrific use of terrain
VERY well marked, easy to follow
I've played a fair number of courses around N. America and beyond and this is one of my favorites.
Lots of parking space in lot
You WILL get a workout
Uphill runs followed by downhill runs and then traverse runs, a really interesting course.
I can't imagine this course being crowded, but I've never been to Cloudcroft in the summer, seems like it would be a nice heat escape in NM, it was 42° when I played midday in mid April.
Cloudcroft is an interesting little town especially after driving through the seemingly endless wasteland to the east.
Don't let the shorter distances put you off, these holes can challenge you, #1 for instance is 411 fett but it feels straight when you play it. I don't throw long I like short and mid-distance holes

No map on DGCR, and no hole information either. A local needs to at least take the distances off the tee signs and download them to this site. The main problem for this course is lack of PR.
Don't bring your Countach here, the parking lot is cobble sized rocks.
I'm 70+ and this is a TOUGH walk for an old man ( or woman), I was sucking wind by the time I got to the first basket.

I was just passing through on my way to White Sands NP and thought I would give it a try, so glad I did, if I'm ever in South central NM again I will definitely play here

First off, the views are stunning at this course. You can see White Sands to the left and Sierra Blanca's snowy peak to the right. At one point on the edge of the course, you cross into National Forest. I even saw wild horses in the distance. From that perspective, playing this course was just an awesome experience. It feels like you're out in a mountain wilderness playing some disc golf. And the course itself is very fun with big changes in elevation in a beautiful setting. There's a good mix of shots overall, too. Just an enjoyable disc golf course that will challenge you, give you a workout and give you some incredible scenery to look at.

It almost feels a little too remote at the far reaches of this course. It was always in the back of my mind that I could possibly come across a mountain lion. Also, the climb up to one of the early tee boxes seemed kind of dangerous, especially if you were to add snow or ice to the mix. It was otherwise a relatively safe course.

This course gives you a real mountain experience. It's an absolute must if you're in the area. I enjoyed it even more than Grindstone and Moon Mountain in Ruidoso, though both of those are also courses you should visit if you're in southern New Mexico.