Disc Golf · Red Lodge, MT
Alpine disc golf at the foot of the Beartooths.
Red Lodge Mountain runs an 18-hole course at the ski area — free to play, $20 lift ticket to the top, 5.0 scenic on UDisc. The Shaft in town rounds out the day. Top Tier ships gear from Billings in 1–2 business days.
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2 Courses |
7,000 Ft mountain elevation |
5.0 Mountain scenic rating |
Design credit
Course designed by Sawyer Bracy — routed for Red Lodge Mountain.
The 18-hole layout was designed by Sawyer Bracy of Top Tier Disc Golf. But everything that makes it play — the terrain, the summer operations, the Stache Express lift, disc rentals at Grizzly Peak Outdoors, and the season itself — belongs to Red Lodge Mountain. They built it, they run it, and they do it well. For opening dates, lift tickets, rentals, and hours, go straight to their page.
redlodgemountain.com/disc-golf →Red Lodge Mountain FREE TO PLAY
18 holes · Moderate–Hard · Scenic 5.0 · ~2h 17m · $20 lift ticket (Thu–Sun)
Alpine terrain at the ski area, split into two 9s. Palisades 9 winds through wooded ski trails with a viewpoint on Hole 5. Miami 9 opens onto long fairways through Rabbit Trails and Big Fred's, finishing at Showoff Alley in front of the Bierstube deck. Holes 14–18 are rugged — bring real footwear. Course opens each summer; check redlodgemountain.com/disc-golf for this year's opening date. Rentals at Grizzly Peak Outdoors.
Home to the Beartooth Mountains Disc Golf League — Saturdays. Also on UDisc.
The Shaft MOST PLAYED
12 holes · Easy · Scenic 4.3 · ~1h 2m · 1.1k+ rounds tracked
In-town, beginner-friendly, and Red Lodge's most-played course. Quick round after work or a warm-up before hitting the mountain. Weekly Shaft league runs Tuesdays.
Gear guide
Two bags for two courses.
The Shaft plays in town at ~5,500 ft — bump every disc DOWN a hair. Red Lodge Mountain sits at ~7,000 ft, and the elevation change is real: thin air means less resistance for the airfoil to grip, so overstable discs fade harder and earlier than you're used to. Read our altitude bag guide for the full theory.
For Red Lodge Mountain (7,000 ft)
Neutral picks and one wind disc.
Leave the Firebirds. Bring Innova Teebird and Wraith, Discraft Buzzz and Zeus, Kastaplast Reko X, MVP Motion. Keep one overstable in the bag for exposed alpine wind — a Zone or Justice does the job without hyzering out early.
For The Shaft (in town)
Short, tight, and forgiving.
12 easy holes means putters and midranges do most of the work. Innova Aviar, Discraft Judge, Latitude 64 Pure. A Buzzz or Mako3 for the longer lines. You don't need distance drivers here.
Season prep
The Shaft plays long. The Mountain has a season.
The Shaft in town is open year-round when weather cooperates. Red Lodge Mountain runs a summer season only — snow-dependent, with an opening day each June. Check redlodgemountain.com/disc-golf for this year's dates and lift ticket info.
The scene
Beartooth Mountains DGL & Weekly Shaft.
Red Lodge disc golf runs on two weekly leagues: the Beartooth Mountains Disc Golf League at Red Lodge Mountain (Saturdays), and The Weekly Shaft in town (Tuesdays). Behind them, Red Lodge Disc Golf — a nonprofit formed in 2025 — is growing the sport locally and organizing events. Follow Red Lodge Disc Golf on Facebook for schedules.
Shipping
Red Lodge in 1–2 business days.
$6 flat rate from Billings, free over $70. Or drive an hour up 212 to the shop at 516 N 32nd Street — grab plastic on your way to the mountain.
FAQ
Answers, straight up.
Who designed Red Lodge Mountain?
The 18-hole layout was designed by Sawyer Bracy of Top Tier Disc Golf. Red Lodge Mountain built the course, runs the operation, and handles rentals, lift tickets, and the season — see their page: redlodgemountain.com/disc-golf. (The Shaft, in town, is a separate course.)
How does 7,000 ft altitude affect the Mountain course?
Significantly. Air is roughly 20% less dense than at sea level. Discs carry further but fade harder — thin air can't hold overstable discs up through their finish. Bring neutral-to-understable plastic and keep one wind disc in the bag. See the full altitude guide.
Does Red Lodge have a disc golf shop?
Top Tier Disc Golf is 65 miles north in Billings — an hour up 212. We ship to Red Lodge in 1–2 business days, or you can stop by the shop on the way to the mountain.
When can I play Red Lodge Mountain?
Summer only — the course opens in June each year (snow-dependent) and closes with the season. Course is free to play; lift ticket to the top is $20, Thursday–Sunday. See redlodgemountain.com/disc-golf for this year's opening date and lift hours. The Shaft in town has a much longer season.
Where can I find league schedules?
Beartooth Mountains Disc Golf League runs Saturdays at Red Lodge Mountain. The Weekly Shaft runs Tuesdays at The Shaft. Both are listed on UDisc's Red Lodge events page, and Red Lodge Disc Golf organizes the local scene.