Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club

Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club sits in the Pocono Mountains region of northeastern Pennsylvania, near Mountain Top in Luzerne County. The course was designed by Ed Ault and Tom Clark, both architects known for their work on public and resort layouts across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast during the latter decades of the twentieth century. Ault in particular built a substantial portfolio of accessible daily-fee courses throughout Pennsylvania and neighboring states, often working with natural terrain to create playable yet interesting golf holes. The routing takes advantage of the rolling, wooded topography characteristic of the Poconos, with elevation changes and tree-lined fairways defining much of the playing experience. The layout incorporates natural features common to the region—hardwood forests, seasonal streams, and modest ridgelines—into the design. Holes typically require accuracy off the tee, as the corridors are framed by mature vegetation, and approach shots often play to greens set at varying elevations. Blue Ridge Trail serves the local community and visitors to the Pocono resort area, offering a mountain golf experience without the formality or expense of private club membership. The course reflects the practical design philosophy of its era: a layout that accommodates a range of skill levels while presenting enough variety in hole length and shot requirements to maintain interest throughout the round.