22-Foot Waterfall
A cinematic three-tiered cascade forms the beating heart of the course. Every hole trails, crosses, or climbs alongside it.
Woodridge, IL · Summit Elevation
The LostMountainAdventure Golf
Climb 18 holes carved around a dramatic 22-foot, three-tiered waterfall. Cross the Leap of Faith, dodge Devil's Elbow, and conquer the Final Ascent through jungle ruins.
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Hundreds of reviews
75+ Years
Troy family golf
Open Daily
Weather permitting
Begin the expedition
Not your average mini golf
A Course Built Like an Expedition
18 holes wind through rock, water, and ruin — deceptively challenging for veterans, warm and welcoming for first-timers and families. Every visit feels less like mini golf and more like a genuine climb up a lost jungle mountain.
22-Foot Waterfall
Real Elevation
Ancient Ruins Theme
Real Elevation
Not a flat green in sight. Climb rock outcroppings to the summit, then descend through the lost jungle to the pond below.
Ancient Ruins Theme
Weathered stone statuary, temple walls, and dense tropical planting turn every putt into a scene from an expedition.
"A genuine immersive experience — the waterfall, the ruins, the elevation. Deceptively tricky in spots, but our whole family (7 to 71) had a blast. Better maintained than any mini golf we've been to."
Legend of the Lost Mountain
In 1759, explorers pushing through the rugged Illini wilderness stumbled upon a peak that shouldn't have been there — a remnant of the fabled Illini Mountains, more than 2 million years old, standing long after glaciers had leveled its brothers.
Today, 18 holes traverse Lost Mountain — rising 22 feet around a three-tiered cascading waterfall. Players pass through rock outcroppings, cross the falls, climb to the summit, and descend past statuary older than the state itself.
Field notes · Vol. IV
The Explorer's Journal
A working log from the field. Selected holes with their hazards, elevation notes, and hard-won intel from the trail.
Plate III
N 41° 44' · W 88° 02'
Hole № III
The Cascade Crossing
Rope bridge slung above the second tier of the 22-foot waterfall. The green pitches gently right — a soft roll can find the cup, a hard one finds the pond below.
Hazard note
Wind gusts off the falls. Aim short of center.
Plate VII
N 41° 44' · W 88° 02'
Hole № VII
The Guardian's Watch
A weathered Aztec totem presides over a heart-shaped pool. Two-tier green with a stone lip — most parties three-putt on their first expedition.
Hazard note
Do not disturb the Guardian.
Plate XI
Summit approach · elev. +18 ft
Hole № XI
Where Eagles Dare
Highest hole on the course. Long, narrow fairway skirting the pond edge — a cinematic putt with the whole park spread below like an aerial map.
Hazard note
Cliffside slice. Stay left of the beacon.
Plate XIV
Lost Temple Trail
Hole № XIV
Danger: Quicksand
The signposts don't lie. A sunken sand trap swallows anything short of the marker stone — the veterans in the group will laugh when you find it.
Hazard note
Full stroke penalty. Bring your compass.
Walk-in rates
Fair Prices for a Fair Adventure
Standard Admission
Available all day
- $11.75
- $10.50
- $10.50
Weekdays Before Noon
Holidays excluded
- $10.75
- $9.50
- $9.50
Add-Ons
For the fully committed
- $6.00
- $0.75
- $15.00
All times weather permitting · Last customers admitted at closing time · Prices subject to seasonal update
Reserve your slot
Book Your Tee Time
Pick a date and time, and reserve your climb up Lost Mountain.
Ticket Type
Date
Players
2
Max 12 per bookingTee Times
Join the club
The Lost Mountain Expedition Club
Discounted rounds plus priority booking for peak evening and weekend tee times.
Explorer Pass
For casual climbers
$19/mo
Adventure Family Pass
Most popular
$49/mo
Summit VIP Pass
Serious expedition
$89/mo
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Your Membership
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Groups & events
Bring the Whole Expedition
From birthday parties to team offsites, we host groups of every shape and size. Call ahead for early openings and special event pricing.
Birthday Parties
Reserved shelter, custom bib, and a full expedition for your crew. Great for ages 4 to 94.
School & Youth Groups
We can open early by request for schools, camps, and youth ministries. Just call ahead.
Family & Corporate
Team offsites, reunions, and family gatherings — group rates for parties of 15 or more.
On the course
Groups of every size
The atmosphere
Into the Lost Mountain
Real photos from the course — a genuine expedition, not stock imagery.
The Panorama
Where Eagles Dare
The Guardian
The Rope Bridge
Quicksand
Dockside
The Blue Pool
Wildflower Reach
Explorer's tip — Bring water and a light snack for your trek. On-site food is limited, shaded rest stops fill up on peak weekends, and the Quicksand is not a bit.
What Explorers Say
"Hands down the best mini golf we've played anywhere in Chicagoland. The waterfall and ancient-ruins theming makes it feel like a real adventure — our kids didn't want to leave."
"Deceptively tricky in a few spots, which we loved — a real course for people who actually like the game. Beautifully landscaped and clearly well cared for."
"Played at dusk and the lighting on the waterfall is stunning. Great date-night spot with a totally different vibe than a standard flat course."
"We host our team outing here every summer. Groups of 20+ move through smoothly, and the elevation on the back nine always gets people talking."
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Address
1535 75th Street, Woodridge, IL 60517
On 75th Street · 3/4 mile east of I-355 · 1/2 mile west of Lemont Road
Hours
- 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Proudly serving Naperville, Downers Grove, Lisle, Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Oak Brook, Burr Ridge, LaGrange, Western Springs, Lombard, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Palos, Orland Park, Lemont, and the greater Will & DuPage county area.
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