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Pinchot State Park - Boulder Woods

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HyooMac
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 6.7 years 415 played 380 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Try this Other Pinchot

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 2, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

A peaceful, wooded setting that lives in the shadow of the "big" course at Pinchot


+ Good signage and excellent grippy paved tees on the "rec" layout (this is the "main" layout on uDisc). The short tees are just spots in the dirt marked with railroad ties - but they make for a family-friendly alternative at this State Park. Old DisCatchers that still catch fine. Wooden arrows hanging from the cages; easy intuitive navigation. Benches at many tees


+ Wooded with very tight lines, not much elevation change. The holes get progressively harder after an easy start on the first few


+ The course asks you to do a lot with your disc even though they're fairly short holes: left-to-right, right-to-left, drive through narrow gaps, land softly, etc. It's a good technical challenge



Cons:

- The one bad hole is #7: a very short (164') dogleg right with a hard mando forcing a left-to-right shot (the direct route to the basket is probably less than 125'). The terrain slopes downhill and I guess the excitement is that you're throwing right at the lake - but the hole feels forced, and out of character with the rest of the course


- Course intersects with hiking trails and other park activities. There's one section on the front nine where you play around the edges of a picnic area with pavilions and horseshoe pits. Might be a bit of a problem during summer weekends. Being a par 3, the course probably backs up easily - and there are a few places where you're throwing in the direction of other tees


- Lots of mandos. Many to protect park structures and activity areas. Some to add challenges, like the double mando on 13.


Other Thoughts:

~ Compact layout, quick and challenging play.


~ Course is cart-friendly but there are lots of rocks and roots in the fairways - so it's "bumpy cart-friendly."


~ The lesser of the two courses at Pinchot, but not compromised or bad…just in the shadow of the greater neighbor



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itsRudy
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 7.7 years 73 played 62 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Quick but Excellent Par 3 on a Lake Backdrop

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 15, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

Was in the area and after a day of work, I didn't feel like playing the area's long courses so opted for this 5,000 ft course. Happy I did.

It's heavily wooded and while tree trunks play a big role, tree branches don't, and underbrush was mostly light to medium - relegated to the further edges but not free of the stuff. The front and very back of the course was easy walking grass, the middle is rocky in parts.

Tees are a generous concrete rhombus, almost a triangle, wide in the back and narrowing up front.

Signs are pretty good although I was often left wondering exactly how accurate the tree placements on them were. The paths on the map was harder to carve than in reality. Navigation was also pretty easy and I never had to consult my phone except at starting point.

Play was fine, no overly long bombs, and it flowed well. Few star holes, ever fewer I remember afterward but I did enjoy the view of the lake throughout. There was a mix of challenges and I even had to employ my flick roller at least three times when my disc flew off course into brush, which was an extremely common occurrence.

Elevation was mostly subtle, no major uphills iirc and a few gentle downhills, it served mostly as a slight hump obscuring the pins from the tees.

A solid par 3. Those seeking more distance should try the Quaker's Challenge course in the same state park across the lake.

Cons:

Hm, I wouldn't park right up against the trees near hole 1. Just as I left, a huge chunk of the top branches fell unprovoked. There was already piles of tree nearby.

Other than that, there isn't much to complain about the course. Probably not the best course for newbies still finding their throwing legs or for people throwing well over 300' who don't want to work on shorter technical play.

Amenities (bathrooms/water fountain) near the end were closed mid-September.

Other Thoughts:

Course loops back to start overall.

Out of OOOOO discs or XXXXX strikes.

Terrain: OOO - Re. Mix of grassy and rocky pennsylvania forest with a view of lake. Slight elevation in mix.
Execution: OOOo - Very good. I'd be happy to have this as my hometown course. Nothing major was missed and it's very mature at this stage.
Upkeep: OOOO. Excellent. Great tees, good signs, easy navigation, fairways are free of clutter.
Difficulty: OOOo - The amount of trees makes good shots worth something and bring consequences to bad ones.
Fun Factor: OOOo - This was a solid par3 and should be fun for that crowd, which includes me. Cannon arms will be bored and should try the course across the lake.
Crowded: XX. Seemed emptyish. There were few groups on a Thursday afternoon. If it fills up, seems hard to find ways to skip around.
Overall: OOOO - Excellent example of a solid par 3. 3.75 to be exact.
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DCriola
Experience: 22 played 16 reviews
3.50 star(s)

it's a small technical course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 4, 2021 Played the course:once

Cons:

It's very small and the holes back up quick

Other Thoughts:

It's a fun little course that's great to work on short touchy shots
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markmcc
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 11.9 years 278 played 254 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Good State Park Course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 2, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

After playing the very tough Quakers Challenge course on the other side of the park, Boulder Woods is a kinder, gentler experience.

I played from the long tees, but even then the course comes in at under 5000 feet so you're looking at mostly 200' - 300' holes. Good variety of fairway shapes from straight to gently curving to a couple of sharp doglegs. I drove mostly with putters and mid-ranges as accuracy is a much greater asset here than distance.

The course is mostly flat with no water in play, but there are plenty of trees to work around and hit!

Due to the close proximity of some holes mandos exist here and there. They are clearly marked and even explained with a separate sign at the tee. A narrow double-mando on Hole 13 seemed to be added to increase difficulty.

Lots of rock and timber on the ground makes ground action random. Some discs will slide 30' up to the basket, while others will ricochet off in a different direction.

Very nice trapezoidal concrete tees with good texture and adequate tee signs as well. Innova DisCatcher baskets are in good shape and show up well in the forest.

Cons:

There are 18 short-to-medium length, wooded par 3 holes. Nothing particularly creative or notable about any of them.

This is an active multi-use area of the park, with a busy walking trail winding through the course. On several holes you are driving across or up the walking trail without enough sight distance to see oncoming traffic.

The first three holes play parallel and quite close to each other and can't safely be played at the same time. These three holes play through a section of woods that has not been cleared or modified to create fairways, so kicking into an adjacent holes is common.

Other conflicts exist as well. Players on Hole 4 are throwing directly at the Hole 17 tee pad.

About a third of the holes have short tees shown on the signs, but those teepads are afterthoughts. Generally they consist of a toeboard or scuffed out spot.

Other Thoughts:

This course appeared to be much more popular than the park's other course, Quakers Challenge. It is shorter and much easier, and it is great that the park provides two distinct options.
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wit.willy
Experience: 9.7 years 5 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Nice Compact Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 6, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

Course is well laid out allowing for a quick round if needed. Enjoyed the challenges of the wooded areas, while the tees and fairways were kept well.

Cons:

Skipping across the road from hole 3 to 4, was unexpected however this is only done once more from hole 17 basket to 18 tee.

Other Thoughts:

Overall really enjoyed the course, much quicker play than Quaker's Challenge, and much less time searching for discs!
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FlyingHyzer
Experience: 10.9 years 29 played 7 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 24, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Good signage.
- Quality tee pads on every hole.
- Benches on every hole.
- Short, so good for a quick 18.
- Scorecards with course map on hole 1.
- A bunch of mandos to force certain shots and keep things a little interesting.
- Easy to navigate with arrows pointing to the next tee on every basket.
- Challenging beginner course, will definitely force you to learn to throw better.

Cons:

- Beginners course, so there is a ton of people just moseying along the course (players & non-Players)
- Not a lot of trash cans a long the way, however seems like most people pack in pack out, as they should.

Other Thoughts:

This course is nice for exactly what it is, a beginners course. There are a ton of beginners coming to play, so patience is required. So if you get annoyed with slower/"noob" players, skip over this course completely and head to quakers challenge.
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InnovaMan
Experience: 11 years 24 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great Course For Beginners 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 24, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Boulder Woods is the perfect course for improving accuracy and perfecting your game. This course consists of mostly short par 3 holes ( all >430 ft.) with well placed trees scattered throughout the fairways. Most holes are tightly surrounded by moderately thick woods on either side to add to the challenge. There are also mandos on holes 6,7,12,16, and a tight double mandatory between two trees on hole 13 which requires some accuracy. The course is fairly level throughout and is not nearly the demanding hike that Pinchot's other course, Quaker's Challenge can be. It has been well maintained with all concrete tees for the am locations and easy-to-read hole paths on wood posts with hooks for hanging bags on every hole. There is a bathroom located near hole 15, but it is not always unlocked. There are also pavilions and hiking trails nearby. Looking for something to eat after the round? Forry's Drive-In is located about 1/4 mile down the road. There is also a league that meets weekly for the more avid player.

Cons:

Holes 1-3 are not well separated from one-another and and hikers walking on paths located nearby holes 7 and 8 can slow pace of play. Rec tees are gravel and are very hard to spot. It is not the most challenging course so experienced players should have no problem shooting par on this course. There is only one trash can located on hole 1, so prepare to carry any unwanted items with you for the rest of the game.

Other Thoughts:

Boulder Woods is an all around fun and easy course to hone in your skills or learn the basics of disc golf. I highly recommend it to anyone starting out!
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Fire Marshal Bill
Experience: 15.9 years 10 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Nice and tight 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 16, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Nice relaxing course. Has a good mixture of elevation and obstacles to give a challenge. A good course for those new to the sport. Makes one practice their throws, both with aiming and power. Navigation of the course is laid out nicely. Signposts show the tee or tees with pegs for your bag.

Cons:

Can get rather 'buggy' at times, depending on the time of the year. If you get poison easily, make sure to stay out of the brush.
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prerube
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 16.8 years 274 played 235 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Cluttered step child of Quaker 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 21, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice concrete tee pads with excellent signage with pegs to hold discs. Scorecards with maps provided at the kiosk.

Some baskets has multiple tees. Signs on several of the baskets to guide you to the next tee, so navigation is rarely ever an issue.

Practice basket and 18 Discatchers.
Great course for what it was designed for. Rec and Am players can realistically acheive par.

Nice "fair" fairways, some elevation, and a canopy to provide shade. Hole 11is a good example of a hole that utilizes all 3 of these elements well.

Large wooden benches on some holes to sit on. Bathroom and waterfountain at hole 15, but bathroom was closed and water fountain was not working.

Cons:

Cluttered. Hole 2 throws over 3's tee or 1's fairway. 1-3 were quite tight. No one can tee off on 17 while you are putting on basket 4. Several tees are with in 30-35 feet of the previous basket. People teeing off on 12 can be distracting while you are putting on 6. Hole 7 throws right over 8's tee pad, ect.

Hole 13's double mando is pointless and gimmicky. It is a simple toss between the trees mando, but the mando sticks stop at 2 feet high with no way of truely knowing if you were tight on the mando line or actually over it.

Lack of distance. 14/18 holes were 300 feet or less. Lack of variety of shots. Seemed like most holes were slight up hill, blind with a subtle right then fade to the left.

Other Thoughts:

ALCOHOL PROHIBITED...
It is a nice place to play a less stressful round, introduce newer players, or go for ace runs. If you need more challenge you can always head over to Quaker's Challenge.

When selecting your discs, leave the mega drivers at home. a straight 425 foot shot is the longest hole on the corse. Half of the holes are under 250 feet.
To succeed at this course you have to convert the birdies because a majority of competative players will be able to par most holes.

If you need a Burger or a drink after the round Forry's Drive-in is right by the enterance.
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mashnut
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.1 years 831 played 767 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Fun rec course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 13, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course plays through a mix of park style grassy fairways and some tighter woods. There is some rough on the more wooded holes to punish errant shots, but not so much that inaccurate players will lose discs. There are some nice boulders (imagine that!) scattered throughout the course that make for some nice obstacles. The course is fairly short overall, but has a few longer holes mixed in.

Newer players will find a nice variety of hole shapes here to try different shots. There are plenty of tight shots with left or right turning fairways. The tees are concrete and in nice shape. There are good tee signs with hole layout and distance making the course easy to figure out. The course flow is good making navigation easy overall, especially with course maps available at the beginning.

Cons:

There are lots of safety issues here. Many holes play right on top of one another. Mandos are in place, but that won't completely prevent errant and inaccurate shots from finding their way onto other tees and fairways. The mandos also get to be a little repetitive, there are too many of them. Several holes play over or near park roads or walking paths.

The course is a really fun beginner and recreational course, but doesn't offer too much challenge. There isn't much elevation, and many holes are fairly similar in length, so it can feel a little repetitive to players with more distance.

Other Thoughts:

This course is definitely a fun shorter course that makes a great companion to the tougher course on the other side of the park. Beginners will find it tight and technical, but not to the extent of frustration. More experienced players won't really be challenged, but can enjoy the putter and mid shots through the woods and the fun shots bringing boulders into play.
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Josh L
Experience: 19.8 years 15 played 4 reviews
3.00 star(s)

The Ying to the Yang 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 20, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Boulder Woods is a relatively easy to navigate and play disc course located in Pinchot Sate park. The course makes good use of what could be described as moderately wooded areas (4-17) and a lightly wooded area (1-3, 18). The fairways are very generous for the most part and will not having you screaming at your disc "Get skinny!". Elevation is used to their max extent in many cases. Tee signs are well placed and easy to understand (PDGA rules on how to play a mandatory are posted on the tees with mandos). Mandos are easy to see from the tee boxes and the Drop Zones are well established. Many park facilities are available (Picnic, Pavilion, Bathrooms). A very active disc club presence is seen and can be seen with the events scheduled here.

Summary:
+ Excellent Club presence
+ Generously fair fairways
+ Many park facilities for use
+ Easy to navigate

Cons:

Boulder Woods can be considered to some advance and higher level players as being short and not very challenging. Park is also host to many other activities and can be very busy on nice days out. Walking/Bike paths weave in and out of the course and can create some dangerous situations to oblivious walkers/bikers. Lots of mandos which force many players to make a certain type of shot. Mandos in some cases are difficult to determine exactly as they are signs in front of trees (The trees are the mandos not the signs). Course also seems to suffer from having a only one pin position and one well defined tee (Rec tees typically are just stone spots and are not on every hole). Also it seems that at times you are more likely to find your way onto the middle of the course then by the first hole (first hole starts by a shed so look for the shed if you want to start there).

Summary:
- Lack of change in course (pins/tees)
- Can be very busy with both golfers and non-golfers at times
- Mandos can be somewhat confusing
- Advance players may not find a challenge at this course

Other Thoughts:

Overall I personally enjoy the Boulder Woods course and look forward to playing it many times a year. While I personally can understand the frustration some advance players get from playing this course, I enjoy the simplicity and ease of the course. Make the right throw and you get rewarded, make a bad throw and you might regret it. The only thing I have really disliked about this course is the number of places walkers/bikers just seem to appear out of nowhere. On a personal note I have yet to figure out how to throw hole #7, a challenging placement shot with a mando that I always tend to overthrow much to my own frustration.

Summary:
~ An enjoyable and relaxing round of disc golf
~ Number of events take place through the year
~ Close to a monster of a course (Quaker's Challenge) the Yang of the pair
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chuck_t
Experience: 19.1 years 12 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

First Time Playing in PA 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 14, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great markings on all the holes, nice cement tee pads, fairways were well maintained and scorecards were also available next to the first tee.

Cons:

Parts were a bit overgrown, but landscaping is probably somewhat prohibited given that it is a state park.

Other Thoughts:

Have yet to try the Quaker course on the other side of the park across the lake, but really enjoyed playing this course. I plan on playing it several times in the future.
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KAK3990
Experience: 14.8 years 121 played 10 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great environment, ace runs, and tons of fun to be had 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 23, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Requires a wide variety of throws
-Good use of the elevation present
-Well maintained with an active local club presence
-A good counterpoint to the beast on the other side of the lake

Cons:

-Not super challenging, a good fun afternoon but nothing too similar to work
-Can get busy on the weekends with family's and large groups

Other Thoughts:

-This is the course I play most often and it is one of my favorites. Not too hard or too easy for my skill level. (Above avg rec player)
-An excellent contrast to the long and pretty tough quakers challenge also located at Pinchot State Park.
-Located in a park with tons of other activities to participate in.
-Most locals are pretty friendly and will probably help you out if necessary.
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discNDav
Gold level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 37.8 years 436 played 91 reviews
3.50 star(s)

nice AM course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 2, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Located in the same state park as Quakers Challenge which is a world class challenge.

White arrows attached to the bottom of each basket pointing you in the direction of the next tee. Very nice touch.

Great cemrnt tees with tee signs BEHIND the tees.

Very wooded course but the tree lined fairways were very FAIR, I would bring a beginneer golfer here.

Dual tee pads, the short tees are for the REC golfers, the cement ones are for ADV or experienced golfers.

Very clean and well maintained state park facility.

The review by bcr123psu was very good!

Not a hard course to navigate after finding the start. I'd consider all 18 holes as par 3's.



Cons:

A few holes are very near park walkways.

Not a great challenger for this year golfer who has played over 20 years.

More 'mando's' than I've seen on any other course, this was for a safety reason to avoid criss crossing fairways.

Other Thoughts:

I had a slightly hard time finding the start of the course. Head straight thru the Conestoga Area entrance, turn left at the T in front of the lake and/or large park sign and loop slightly left until the DG sign.

For a tremendous challenge, head to Quakers Challenge DG course on the other side of the lake!

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Jmx600
Experience: 8 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fun and challanging 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 17, 2010 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Nice challenging holes especially if you try and play them as all par 3s from the pro Ts.

Cons:

Most of the recreational T's were grown over or hard to find so pretty much everybody played from the pro Ts. There were also no markings for what par each hole is. And being this is a beginner to advanced course some of these holes that are 400ft+ should probably be a par 4.
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bcr123psu
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.6 years 85 played 64 reviews
3.00 star(s)

A Solid, Technically-Oriented Wooded Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 24, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Boulder Woods at Pinchot State Park is a tightly wooded and technically-oriented course that would serve as a great into to wooded disc golf for newer players or provide seasoned players with a chance to work on accuracy and line shaping over just raw distance.

The layout of the course features holes that aren't extremely long (avg. 235' from the short tees and 265' from the long tees), but includes a nice mix and variety of left-to-right, right-to-left, and S-shaped fairways. Hole 13 is a standout. The hole features a 10-12' double-mando through to a hard left-turning dogleg over/around/through an arch created by several fallen trees.

The fairways on their own were fairly tight, very tree-lined, and bordered with a lot of somewhat dense foliage, though not so thick that you're likely to lose a disc or get cut up on briars. Most of the holes require some thought with regard to shot placement and approaches instead of the "grip 'n rip" technique that could be employed at a longer, more open course. That said, there are several birdie opportunities and possible ace runs at Boulder Woods.

The course features dual tees on several holes. The longer tees are concrete and are in great shape. Some baskets were showing signs of wear but were still in good playable condition.

I was impressed by the signage at the course. Once you've parked, the disc golf course is easily located via a giant sign. An information kiosk is present near the first hole and includes scorecards that feature both a map (including mandos) and distances (for both short and long tees). Each tee featured a very detailed map that included distances, mandos, and expected flight path. One of my favorite features (that I wish more courses had) was the next tee arrows that hung from the bottom of each basket. Although there were well-worn paths leading from most baskets to the next tee, the arrows were a big help.

Cons:

Despite having a few holes > 400', I felt that most of the fairways were somewhat short (especially given the amount of land in the surrounding park). Just a single long, fully-powered drive-oriented hole would go a long way in making this course stand out a bit more and add some additional variety. Additionally, some of the fairways seemed to be randomly wood-studded to the point that it was difficult to identify clear throwing lanes. Additional layout issues that I had noted involved the flatness of the course and the lack of water. The course itself has very little elevation changes, adding a bit of monotony to the round. Further, with the exception of an overthrow on hole 7 and despite the fact that the course borders a lake, water isn't factored into the course design. Adding water would definitely add a risk/reward aspect to the course.

Although there were several holes that had mandatory obstacles that needed to be cleared, safety concerns troubled me a bit. On several occasions a drive or approach requires a throw across walking/biking paths. Additionally, there are several baskets, tees, and fairways that are in very close proximity to each other, making an errant throw all the more dangerous.

For technically-oriented courses, tight fairways help push players to focus on accuracy. In this case though, I believe that the fairway brush could be trimmed back 5-6' on most holes and still retain the tight feel without overly-punishing any shot that isn't 100% on the mark.

Other Thoughts:

Despite the cons that I noted, Boulder Woods is a fun course that is not overly taxing or strenuous and rewards accuracy and punishes any throw that lacks focus. The course makes a great primer before or a cool down after Quaker's Challenge which is also located at Pinchot State Park. I would definitely go back to Boulder woods, and I'm looking forward to a rematch with this course.
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tistoude
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.7 years 198 played 60 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Very good looking course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 5, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Boulder Woods is a good looking course. It is very aesthetically pleasing with the Boulders and grass as well as the numerous older hardwood trees.

The tee's are great. Slightly wider in the back than in the front and in great shape.

There is not a ton of elevation but this course took advantage of what was available.

Bolder Woods is very well maintained. Debris and Trash was at an absolute minimum on what is a pretty heavily used course. The local disc golf club obviously takes great care of this course and it shows.

Even though the course is short there are some tight lines that are needed to be hit to provide birdie oportunities. I really appreciated that on most holes there were multiple shots available from the tee. Both flicks and backhands were an option on most holes. Not that the course is wide open but that there are paths through the trees for both.

I am partial to wooded courses so I am going to list this it as a pro for this course since the nice large hardwoods provided great shade on the really hot day that I played it.

Cons:

Really one very all encompassing Con is the design of the course. I really enjoyed the course but the overall design is not really appropriate for Disc Golf as it is played today. Holes 1, 2, and 3 are very close to each other and there were discs intermingling on all three holes, which can be pretty dangerous to the unaware. Also when a course has so many mandatories (I think there are 5 holes with mandos) to protect other Holes tee boxes, I think some redesign is in order. Hole #5's best route to the pin is a RHFH which is directly at a pavilion. I write these as cons but I can see that when this course was originally designed it might not have been to much of a problem but disc technology and the increasing amount of players make so many holes crowded together somewhat dangerous.

Other Thoughts:

Boulder Woods is a good course one which I actually enjoyed more than its sister course Quakers Challenge. The Mandos do make some of the holes more difficult which is nice since this course does not offer the distance that other courses offer.

This course is located in a very nice state park that is very close to Harrisburg and has a few other courses within a reasonable distance.

Boulder Woods is obviously an older course and it has some great charm. I would be more apt to bring a recreational friend to play here rather than Quaker.
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Zaminski
Experience: 14.7 years 8 played 5 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Fun and Challenging 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 31, 2010 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Plays through the woods with a variety of shots needed to succeed. Scorecards are provided and the tees are some of the best I have played on. The tee signs are very helpful and they even have bag holders. After playing here that is a luxury I want on every course.

Cons:

A few swampy areas on some holes. They did a good job of ways to get around just hope your disc doesnt land in them. Which they are on the middle of fairways so that may happen. There is a nice lake there that is somewhat treacherous if you have a really bad throw.

Other Thoughts:

The swampy areas really isnt much you can do about it, but it does suck. If a hole would have went along with lake and really made the lake an obstacle that would have added an amazing hole and best view of the course.
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JDaley522
Experience: 14.9 years 11 played 9 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Tight spaces 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 13, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Accuracy is a must here...if you're wild, your score will suffer

Cons:

Pedestrians and picnic-ers can be at risk off errant shots

Other Thoughts:

Played in a light rain the week after the Keystone State Games were held there. A few treacherous spots when wet, and made sure to check for ticks after
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RamsFan1
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.5 years 91 played 91 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Aptly Named DG Course 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 28, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very well maintained short, technical course in the beautiful Gifford Pinchot State Park. Nice, mostly wooded holes requiring you to use a variety of shots. Large concrete tees a big plus, as are the wooden 4 x 4 poles at each tee with a map of the hole and a place to hang your disc bag. Course is easy to navigate and has a shed with scorecards at the 1st tee. Challenging enough for most advanced players yet manageable for the recreational DG'er with plenty of opportunities for success.

Cons:

Does not have the elevation or distance of its sister course (the newer Quakers' Challenge) on the other side of the park. Many holes run near one another, requiring several Mandos and creating a "wait" during tournament play or if course is packed with casuals. Pedestrian and picnicker traffic must be dealt with here. The distance of the holes depicted on each tee map is different from that on the scorecard.

Other Thoughts:

Yet another in a long line of good Pennsylvania disc golf courses. Though not a supremely challenging course, this is a really nice playing experience here, and this park is wonderful. Its many amenities include a huge lake making it a big tourist attraction. Boulder Woods is named for the large gray rocks that are spread throughout the course, although navigation is not difficult. Play this course before taking the challenge of playing the considerably more difficult Quakers' Challenge across the lake.
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