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United States/California/Elk Creek

Hidden Gem

Elk Creek, California

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(9 ratings)
2h 36m

Est. time

2.9mi

Est. length

Extremely hilly

Elevation

Hard difficulty

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Before you go
Restricted hours
The course is open daily from 4 AM to 10 PM.
Pay to play
$5.00 day use fee payable at the entrance fee station
Good conditions
Do not damage the trees or brush on the course. Unfortunately, on 7/26/2025 the lower branches guarding a basket were all broken off the tree. Please don't destroy the challenge for other players.
2 months ago

About the course

A beautiful course in the foothills of the Mendocino NF. Hilly terrain with lots of trees, making for challenging technical shots. Good variety of distances on holes. The course is designed for intermediate and advanced players. Be prepared and bring lots of water during the summer months. There is a 3/4 mile walk to the course. The road to the course is closed due to staffing issues. Parking for your vehicle is at the Slip Disc course. Please don’t block or park in front of the gate. For players that own kayaks - To avoid the 3/4 mile walk and the campgrounds adjacent to the course that are closed to public use. Please launch your kayak at the boat ramp and kayak into the little cove near basket 14. This would allow you to start play at hole 15 or hole 7. Please respect our neighbor’s property to the east of the course. Don’t trespass or damage his fence. Please pay for day use and display the receipt on your dashboard.
18 holes
Concrete Tees
Mach V w/Trapper Basket 2 Targets
Dedicated disc golf
Dogs allowed
Cart friendly
No drinking water available
Restroom available
The only maintained restroom near the disc golf course is at campsite 30 due to staffing issues.
Not stroller friendly

Not recommended for individuals with limited mobility

Established in 2024

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Course traffic - Players usually spend 2 - 4 hours here.

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alanjshanahan

@alanjshanahan

44

This course is not for the casual player. This course is made to be very very challenging, or at the least frustratingly difficult. Bring your A game, both for the countless hills and valleys, and for choosing your line Talk to Matt, hes the man with the plan so-to -speak. He put a great deal of work into this course, tee pads are level, extremely grippy, benches and directional indicators for next tee on every basket. Took 3 double bogeys being too winded to go check the fairway before throwing. Pack your bag full of water, play hidden gem first then the short course if youve got the energy. I'd love to TD a tourney there, but im afraid the chatter would center around its level of difficulty not the great course and scenery.

noey2121

@noey2121

167

Walk to course is about 20min. Take a break and get your energy before you start. Bring lots of water!! Great fun until you have to walk to 16. Straight up hill for a long ways. Must be in good shape.

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How do I get to Hidden Gem?
You can get directions to Hidden Gem by clicking Get Directions, which will open your device's map application with the disc golf course location. The disc golf course is located at 39.57857221600199, -122.52157685390125 in Elk Creek, California.
Do I need to pay to play disc golf at Hidden Gem?
Yes, there is a fee to play disc golf at Hidden Gem. Additional information: $5.00 day use fee payable at the entrance fee station
What is the difficulty and length of Hidden Gem?
Hidden Gem has 18 disc golf holes and has a difficulty rating of "Hard". The typical disc golf round at Hidden Gem takes about 3 hours and covers approximately 2.9 miles (4.7 km).
What amenities are available at Hidden Gem?
Hidden Gem offers the following amenities: 18 disc golf holes, restrooms, cart-friendly paths, pet-friendly areas. Restroom details: The only maintained restroom near the disc golf course is at campsite 30 due to staffing issues.
When is the best time to play at Hidden Gem?
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What are the current conditions of the disc golf course at Hidden Gem?
Current disc golf course conditions: Do not damage the trees or brush on the course. Unfortunately, on 7/26/2025 the lower branches guarding a basket were all broken off the tree. Please don't destroy the challenge for other players.. Check the course details above for the most recent updates on the disc golf course status and any temporary changes.
How can I record my disc golf round at Hidden Gem?
You can record your disc golf round using the UDisc mobile app. If on your phone, tap the "Start a Round" button at the bottom of this page to begin navigating Hidden Gem and recording your disc golf round. The app provides GPS-enabled disc golf hole maps, scorekeeping, and statistics. Upgrade to UDisc Pro for advanced features like detailed statistics and course traffic information.
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