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Yellowstone River Trail

4.2 ★★★★☆ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in Billings, Montana · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Yellowstone River Trail'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.

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Open 24h

What runners say about Yellowstone River Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (23 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great place, awesome fishing, quiet, affordable, no RV hookups but theres an outhouse. Nice walking trail thats almost a mile long.

★★★★★ — Memad , Jun 2024

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Plan your run at Yellowstone River Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Yellowstone River Trail

Duck Creek Rd, Billings, MT 59101

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Running trails near Billings

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Shiloh Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 191 reviews

Billings, MT

PavedDog-friendly

Preserve featuring paved pathways and a pond for fishing, plus bird-watching.

3.9 miles away

Lampman Trail

4.3 ★★★★☆ 8 reviews

Billings, MT

5.2 miles away

Norm Schoenthal Island

4.8 ★★★★★ 154 reviews

Billings, MT

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park with walking trails and access to the Yellowstone River, popular with dog owners.

5.6 miles away

Riverfront Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,088 reviews

Billings, MT

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Park on the banks of the Yellowstone River offering walking paths, shaded seating & picnic areas.

6.1 miles away

Rimrock West Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 73 reviews

Billings, MT

PavedDog-friendly

Park with a playground and a paved trail for walking and biking.

6.7 miles away

Trails End Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

Billings, MT

Compact park featuring playground equipment, as well as horseshoe pits and picnic tables.

7.2 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.