The Stalling Family has accepted the four race challenge, and they include three generations of runners! Mother and daughter Linda and Teal are avid runners and have already run the Shamrock Run, the Heart & Sole Run, Rims 2 River Run, and are ready for the Quality of Life Run August 10. When asked why […]

The Billings Association of Realtors are excited to offer a new Quality of Life course this year in partnership with this year’s beneficiary, Billings TrailNet. All funds raised from the 2019 Quality of Life Run will directly benefit Billings TrailNet to support our fundraising efforts for trails. The flat, fast and family-friendly new course will […]

More than 300 people joined Billings TrailNet as we celebrated the people and organizations that contributed to completing Phase 1 of the Skyline Trail.      

About 20 years ago, a few like-minded people gathered to discuss the need for developing a comprehensive system of walking and cycling trails in Billings. During a meeting at Yellowstone Valley Brewing Co., George Moncure, the brewery’s owner, suggested organizing a brew festival to raise money for trail development. As Moncure’s idea started fermenting, those […]

For many, the answer would not be the lengthy meetings and pages of documents in which our dedicated members of the Billings City Council must engage every week. Instead, it is the power we have as citizens to elect people whose values reflect our own, and whom have a direct influence on our daily lives. Billings […]

by Tom HowardAs summer 2019 shifts into high gear, a small slice of the SkylineTrail — a multiuse path that will eventually extend atop the Rims from Zimmerman Park to Swords Park — is ready for the public to enjoy. Thanks to Kurt Kaufman of Riverside Contracting, the trail has been improved with the installation […]

Will you help us get to our $3,000 goal for Yellowstone Valley Gives by donating at noon this Thursday? If everyone gives, even $10 this Thursday, May 2 between noon at 1 pm, we will have the opportunity to win an extra $250! Please mark your calendar for this Thursday, May 2 at noon to give […]

Thanks to Billings’ Planning Department, the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Billings TrailNet, Downtown Billings Alliance and Atomic Industries, downtown Billings will have Billings-branded bike racks to enable bicyclists traveling downtown to lock up securely. This project was funded by a grant from the Montana Office of Tourism & Business Development, with matching funds donated by […]

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking public input on short- and long-term solutions for the existing at-grade railroad crossing on 27th Street in downtown Billings. The detailed feasibility study is considering, at minimum, traffic operational and engineering analysis, safety, railroad coordination, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, Americans With Disabilities Act needs, environmental issues, geometric considerations, right-of-way, […]

Rod Nelson was recently appointed as the new Billings District Administrator for the Montana Department of Transportation.  Rod has a civil engineering degree from MSU in Bozeman and has served many functions throughout his 30 year tenure at MDT. When asked how he sees MDT playing a part in trail development, Rod says he is […]

SB 24 that would increase the optional light motor vehicle registration fee for parks and trails passed the House April 16 on a vote of 65 yes, 31 no. It will be transmitted to the Governor for his signature, whose office indicated strong support. This bill’s effective date is January 1, 2020 which coincides with the […]

  Drawing April 1! Register here!  

Join the ranks of the proud trail junkies and get your free sticker at the following locations! The Base Camp The Spoke Shop Time Out Sports Sanctuary Salon and Black Dog Coffee Angry Hank’s Brewery Thirsty Street Brewing Company

We are happy to announce that we are dedicating 2019 to supporting races and running events that also support our trail system! This year, we challenge you to register for the the four races featured here to be eligible to have your name on an awesome trail running shirt! *All you need to do is […]

Anytime Fitness, a Corporate Member of Billings TrailNet, is proud to partner with us to offer cycling classes to help us get prepared for Tour de Fleur 2019. Classes being offered at no charge, twice a week, starting January 28-May 1, 2019 on Mondays and Wednesdays at the locations and times below. For more information or questions […]

Dean Cromwell has been a champion for building mountain biking trails out at Acton Recreation Area for several years; and is now a major trail champion for local trails in Billings! In several recent TV interviews Dean explains his first-hand experience in understanding why local trails are so important. “Often times folks will come into […]

SB 24 seeks to increase the optional fee on light motor vehicle registration from $6 to $9. If passed, it will: increase funding support for Montana’s 55 State Parks create a new trail and recreation grant program double registration funding support for Fishing Access Sites According to Bob Walker, chairman of the Montana Trails Coalition, […]