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Hoodsport Hills Disc Golf Course climbs through big timber
Hoodsport Hills sits just above downtown Hoodsport on the Olympic Peninsula. Built and maintained with the Port of Hoodsport, the course winds through second-growth forest on a hillside above Hood Canal. It is a locals’ project at heart, free to play, and open year-round from dawn to dusk. Expect tight lines, steady elevation, and a peaceful walk among fir and cedar.
Hoodsport Hills Disc Golf Course Fast Facts
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Location |
Hoodsport, Washington (trailhead off US-101 area) |
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Owner/Operator |
Port of Hoodsport |
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Holes |
18 |
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Setting |
Heavily wooded, mostly hilly |
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Tees |
Marked pads with signage (improvements added over time) |
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Targets |
Permanent baskets |
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Access |
Public, free to play |
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Hours |
Dawn to dusk (respect posted closures) |
Hoodsport Hills Disc Golf Course Overview
Hoodsport Hills is classic Northwest woods golf. Most fairways are carved through tall timber with just enough clearance to reward a straight release. Elevation is a constant. You will throw uphill placement shots one hole, then face a fast downhill drive the next. Distances tend to be short to medium, which keeps the round welcoming for newer players while giving experienced throwers plenty of technical work with putters and mids. Wayfinding has improved over the years with signs and next-tee markers. Pack water, good shoes, and a light bag—you will feel the climb.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
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1 Straight tunnel to get loose before the hill work begins
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3 First real climb, guarded green rewards a soft landing
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5 Right-moving fairway under a low ceiling, forehand friendly
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7 Short ace run with trouble long on a slope
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9 Tightest gap on the front, trust a slow-turning mid
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10 Downhill drive where touch beats power
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12 Dogleg left with trees pinching late
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14 Steep uphill approach into a small, flat landing
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16 S-curve line that asks for patient placement
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18 Fun downhill finisher back toward the trail
Amenities & Practice at Hoodsport Hills Disc Golf Course
A kiosk at the entrance shares a simple map and community updates. The park is a natural setting without a formal practice area—most players warm up near the first tee when it is clear. There are no on-site concessions or water stations noted in the listings. Pack in and pack out.
Food & Beverage
None on site. Hoodsport’s small downtown sits a few minutes away with coffee, groceries, and casual eats for a post-round stop.
Rates / Booking / Local Tips
Play is free, and no tee times are taken. Weekends can be busy; mornings are usually open. Bright discs help in summer when ferns and salal grow in. On wet days, take shorter run-ups and favor stable plastics on the downhill holes. Give hikers and other park users the right of way where trails cross fairways.
Final Word on Hoodsport Hills Disc Golf Course
Hoodsport Hills is a tight, scenic loop that teaches control and rewards patience. If you like wooded golf with honest lines and a bit of elevation, this hillside walk above Hood Canal is worth the trip.
This disc golf course is one of many listed in the Washington Golf Directory, where we’re mapping out traditional golf courses, disc golf layouts, and driving ranges across the Evergreen State. Whether you’re a new player or a seasoned thrower, we believe every course in Washington has a story worth sharing.
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Explore Washington State has been covering the real Washington for more than a decade. State parks, small towns, back roads, rest stops, and the people who make this place worth exploring. What started as a hyperlocal project covering individual communities grew into a full media project with more than 340 podcast episodes, a weekly newsletter with 3,800 subscribers, and coverage of all 146 Washington State Parks. The content here comes from people who have actually been to these places: locals, regulars, and lifelong Washington residents who care more about getting it right than getting clicks.