Disc Golf

If West Virginia is on your list for disc golf (and it should be!), we’ve done all the work for you with this list of a few of our favorite spots:

1. The Black Course

This slightly hilly course in Moundsville, WV, was designed by Johnny Sias. Undertake all 18 holes at The Black Course, and you’ll cover about 9,114 feet— almost guaranteeing you’ll hit your 10,000-step goal. Expect some long drives and lots of open air in a beautiful, peaceful setting.

5. Greenbrier State Forest Disc Golf Course

Along Hart’s Run Road in Caldwell is Greenbrier State Forest, which has one of the best disc golf courses in the state. The course is a full 18 holes over about 5,434 feet. The first nine holes are largely open, and the last nine are mostly wooded, which makes for an interesting contrast in play.

6. Orange Crush

Orange Crush in Fairmont is a well-maintained course designed by Phil Burton and Joshua Smith that opened in 2007. Expect a workout when you undertake this course, since it’s super hilly, heavily wooded and has changes in elevation throughout. If the course tires you out, though, you don’t have to worry— there are camping options nearby in Prickett’s Fort State Park, so you can break up the course over a few days, or just kick back and have a good sleep under the stars.

7. WVU Jackson’s Mill Disc Golf Course

WVU’s Jackson’s Mill Disc Golf Course near Weston is designed to provide fun and recreation alongside education— each tee has a kiosk with FDA-approved information about diabetes. The course also exposes people to historic Jackson’s Mill. The mixed course blends open and wooded elements and meanders through the entire campus, beginning and ending at the general store. With all but four holes clocking in at less than 300 feet, the course is great for disc golfers of all skill levels.