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Norm Schoenthal Island
4.8 ★★★★★ 154 Google reviews · Running trail in Billings, Montana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Norm Schoenthal Island's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Scenic park with walking trails and access to the Yellowstone River, popular with dog owners.
What runners say about Norm Schoenthal Island
“Clean, beautiful views, friendly people & friendly dogs!”
“Went for a gorgeous walk around the whole island and found a cache or 2 as well!”
“Pretty place and a huge hit for dog lovers almost every single person we encountered had one or even 2 dogs, all well behaved which was a pleasant surprise!”
Norms Island features a fantastic 2 mile trek along the Yellowstone River. It's a great place for the family and their dogs to get out and spend some quality time together. There are a couple of areas with slower running back water for dogs to take a dip.
Went for a gorgeous walk around the whole island and found a cache or 2 as well! Pretty place and a huge hit for dog lovers almost every single person we encountered had one or even 2 dogs, all well behaved which was a pleasant surprise!
September 18, 2021 Walk with Fletcher, Bently, Bosco, Tracy, Syd, Annabelle August 2022 went with the family and boys to Norms Island Park in Billings Montana #montana #park #dogs #family #friends #norms October 2022 took some photos of the sun starting to set at Norms Island when we did our fall photoshoot in…
Scenic beauty, the Yellowstone River, rock bars, and friendly people with dogs. What could be better? 1.7 miles around the long trail with options to meander making for a longer walk. The trail in the parking lot connects Josephine landing to riverfront Park with many more miles of trails. See you there!!
Trail conditions & character
“Pretty place and a huge hit for dog lovers almost every single person we encountered had one or even 2 dogs, all well behaved which was a pleasant surprise!”
“Went for a gorgeous walk around the whole island and found a cache or 2 as well!”
Plan your run at Norm Schoenthal Island
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebillingsparks.org
- Phone(406) 657-8371
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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