Help build the trail to our famous frontier veteran’s gravesite!

Luther Sage “Yellowstone” Kelly was one of the most notable American veterans, scouts, and warriors of his time, and he requested to have his body buried in the land where his restless spirit had experienced its greatest adventures: in Montana– and right here, atop the rims in Billings.

Through the years, his gravesite has been the site of abuse and neglect. Lacking definition or protection, the site currently opens up opportunities for vandalism and vehicle encroachment. The Yellowstone Kelly Gravesite Preservation Foundation is initiating a project to create a place of respect and honor for Yellowstone Kelly and link this site with the beautiful park, trails, and views in the surrounding Swords Rimrock Park.

Billings TrailNet is raising funds to build a trail which will link the trail from Swords Rimrock Park to the Yellowstone Kelly interpretive site.  This lovely, crushed rock trail will cost $22,000 (or $70,000 for a paved trail).

Please donate in honor of veteran, Yellowstone Kelly and our trail system by clicking our donation page. You may type in “Yellowstone Kelly” in the “in honor of” box.  Or you can contribute via your mobile phone by texting the words “Give yktrail” to the dedicated number, 406-204-2719.