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1h 56m

Est. time

2.2mi

Est. length

Very hilly

Elevation

Moderate difficulty

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Fair conditions
12 days ago

About the course

*After parking, walk along the path on the south side of the lake for about a quarter mile. Once you pass the dam, look to your left to spot basket 18. Just ahead on your right, you'll find the tee pad for hole 1.* This disc golf course in Ruidoso, New Mexico, offers a breathtaking mountain experience set in the stunning Eagle Creek Valley, just east of Alto Lake. Players will navigate a diverse landscape featuring towering evergreens, resilient scrub oak, and striking granite outcroppings that create both natural obstacles and scenic backdrops. The course winds through rolling meadows and shaded forested corridors, offering a mix of open fairways and technical wooded shots. The elevation changes add both challenge and beauty, with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains enhancing the experience. Wildlife sightings are common, adding to the peaceful, immersive nature of the course. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer, this course provides a perfect balance of challenge and serenity in one of New Mexico's most picturesque mountain settings.
18 holes
Concrete Tees
DISCatcher Pro (28 chains), Alt Targets
Mixed use
Dogs allowed
Cart friendly
No drinking water available
No restroom available

Limited mobility/cane accessible

After a short, level walk from the parking lot, the course offers mostly flat and accessible terrain.

Established in 2025

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Course traffic - Players usually spend 2 - 2.5 hours here.

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Contact

Ruidoso Parks & Recreation

Reviews

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Upkeep
4.6
Shot variety/design
4.4
Tee areas
4.9
Signage/wayfinding
4.5
Amenities
3.6
Scenery/views
4.7
haddiman

@haddiman

103

Like everything around here, the elevation combined with the woods makes it a real technical challenge. An excellent course with pretty reasonable birdie opportunities. Just the nature of having a course on a mountainside that can't really be mowed - but the brush in the summer at least is pretty thick. In July and August, plan on bushwhacking to the basket and between some holes. The OB is pretty mean since everything is lined with trees and you're throwing right along the walking path. One little kick off the tree in the wrong direction and you're probably going out of bounds. Just adds to the difficulty! I'd warn that even though the par and distance on this layout rates an intermediate difficulty, throwing up the hill through the trees makes many of the par 3s play over 300 feet of power.

linkken58

@linkken58

136

Great use of side hills for both forehand and backhand. Smaller trees more of an issue! The wild horses are beautiful!

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Alto Lake?
You can get directions to Alto Lake 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 33.39553093553063, -105.67607762110609 in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Do I need to pay to play disc golf at Alto Lake?
Alto Lake is free to play! Just show up and enjoy the disc golf course.
What is the difficulty and length of Alto Lake?
Alto Lake has 18 disc golf holes and has a difficulty rating of "Moderate". The typical disc golf round at Alto Lake takes about 2 hours and covers approximately 2.2 miles (3.5 km).
How highly rated is Alto Lake by the disc golf community?
Alto Lake has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 119 community reviews. This is considered a very good course rating by the disc golf community.
What amenities are available at Alto Lake?
Alto Lake offers the following amenities: 18 disc golf holes, cart-friendly paths, pet-friendly areas.
When is the best time to play at Alto Lake?
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How can I track my disc golf round at Alto Lake?
You can track your disc golf round using the UDisc mobile app. If on your phone, click the "Start a Round" button at the bottom of this page to begin navigating Alto Lake and tracking your disc golf round. The app provides GPS-enabled disc golf hole maps, scorekeeping, and stats tracking. Upgrade to UDisc Pro for advanced features like detailed statistics and course traffic information.