The Rail Course
Some golf courses are built simply to challenge your game. Others are built to steal your breath away. The Rail Course at Great Gorge effortlessly manages to do both.
Elevation meets history.
Where Every Swing Has a View
The best views in New Jersey golf
From your very first swing, a dramatic, highly elevated tee shot staring directly at the Appalachian Hotel in the distance, it becomes clear that this isn’t a standard round of golf. This is an experience framed entirely by the dramatic, rolling terrain of Sussex County, offering unmatched panoramic views of Mountain Creek Resort and the sweeping ridges beyond.
The Rail Course
Designed to reward precision while celebrating its historic landscape, The Rail Course seamlessly weaves modern tournament-quality conditions with early 20th-century charm.
Course Features
- Greens: Immaculate, true-rolling Bent Grass
- Bunkers: 30 strategically placed sand traps
- Water Hazards: 4 holes featuring tactical water layouts
- The Defining Feature: Original early 1900s railroad trestles framing the iconic 3rd hole
Course Specs by Tee
MAKE EVERY ROUND COUNT
The Layout: Hole-by-Hole
The Launchpad
Begin with the ultimate statement piece. Your opening shot drops precipitously from a highly elevated tee box. Trust your yardage, aim toward the distant Appalachian Hotel, and let it fly.
The Creek's Edge
Skirting the northern boundary of the property, this hole requires a smart line off the tee to avoid the water lining the right flank. A precise approach is needed to find a green protected heavily on both sides by deep sand.
The Historic Trestle
The signature par 3. Frame your shot against the towering, authentic 20th-century railroad trestles that give this course its name. It's a short but unforgettable test of nerves to a green guarded tightly by bunkers on the left side by the trestle and on the front-right side.
The Ridge Descent
Turning south, this layout tracks down the western ridge line. The fairway remains wide open in the landing zone, giving you plenty of room to let it fly off the tee before approaching the inviting green.
The Drop Shot
A deceptive, short par 3 that demands an exacting aerial approach. There is no room to run it up here; you must clear the front bunkers cleanly to find safety on a heavily contoured green.
The Great Sweep
A magnificent, sweeping dogleg right that forces a tactical choice. Play it safe to the fat of the fairway, or challenge the creek crossing to set up a shorter, more aggressive look at the green.
The Crossing
Tee off onto a long, demanding fairway. Success here is all about navigating the multiple fairway bunkers that lie in wait for off-target drives.
The Breather
Take a breath... this is actually one of the easiest holes on the course. While it features a narrow corridor flanked by sand traps on either side of the green, a couple of smooth, steady shots are all it takes to walk away with an easy par.
The Homecoming
A strong finishing hole that brings you back toward the clubhouse. As you read your final putts, take a moment to look back and enjoy the stunning panoramic backdrop of Mountain Creek Resort.
YOUR NEXT GREAT ROUND AT GREAT GORGE
Your Tee Time Awaits
The views are legendary. The course is pristine. The only thing missing is you. Experience the unique history and unmatched vistas of Great Gorge today.