Group runs, Rims trails, river paddles, climbs, and meetups around Billings and the Yellowstone — find something to show up to this week.
Wednesdays, 6:00pm · ~5 miles · all paces
Rotating Billings breweries & parks (Swords, 1Ō5, Canyon Creek, Angry Hank’s)
Brewery nights — stick around for a drink afterward; non-alcoholic options too.
Saturdays, 7:00am (8:00am Nov–Apr) · ~10K
Rotating Billings trailheads (Phipps, Zimmerman, Four Dances)
Summer trail runs May–Oct; paved-trail “coffee runs” Nov–Apr.
Saturday mornings · easier-paced · all levels
The Spoke Shop, Grand Ave, Billings
Saturday mornings are the easier rides; confirm time on the shop’s Facebook before heading out.
One email a week with Billings’s upcoming outdoor lineup. Free, and unsubscribe anytime.
Groups whose schedule rotates or is seasonal — check the source for the next date.
Most Mondays & Wednesdays · road and mountain
The Spoke Shop, Grand Ave, Billings
Road and mountain group rides; check the Facebook page for the current week.
Open daily — see hours; day passes & memberships
STEEPWORLD, 1230 S 31st St W, Billings
Rope walls, two bouldering areas, autobelays, and rental gear; intro classes available.
Free member race series — see calendar
Around Billings
Includes the Rim Runner Mile and the winter “Catch Me if You Can!” series; free for members.
Seasonal fun road rides — see club & Facebook
Rotating Billings-area routes
Mix of road rides, around-town excursions, and family rides.
Seasonal trail-work and ride days — see Facebook
Acton, Zimmerman & Phipps Park trailheads
Volunteer dig days plus group rides; free membership via their newsletter.
Seasonal community trail events — see calendar
Advocacy nonprofit; hosts walks, rides, and trail-celebration events on the city’s paved trail network.
Periodic women’s top-rope class — see schedule
STEEPWORLD, 1230 S 31st St W, Billings
Entry-level certification plus training ideas for already-certified climbers.
Yellowstone Valley Audubon Society
Free public field trips year-round — see schedule
Depart Rocky Mountain College lot on Rimrock Rd, Billings
Free and open to the public; carpool from the RMC lot. No pets on field trips.
Seasonal morning strolls & night hikes — see calendar
Montana Audubon Center, 7026 S Billings Blvd
Bird strolls and bat hikes on a riverfront campus; often free for members, $5–$10 otherwise.
Monthly meetings & conservation events — see site
Billings (see chapter calendar)
Trout Unlimited chapter; programs, a youth fly-fishing camp, and habitat work on the Stillwater & Rock Creek.
Open daily · guided float & wade trips by booking
East Rosebud Fly & Tackle, 960 S 24th St W, Billings
Local river reports, fly-tying department, and guided trips on the Yellowstone and Stillwater.
Summer kayak/SUP rentals & float shuttles
Yellowstone River access sites, Billings
Affordable kayak and paddleboard rentals plus shuttle service between launch and takeout.
Seasonal paddling community — contact via Sunshine Sports
Area rivers & lakes around Billings
Local paddlers’ network; rentals and sales of rafts, canoes, kayaks, and PFDs at the shop.
Yellowstone River Parks Association
Seasonal trail-build volunteer days — see site
Yellowstone River Greenway parks, Billings
Build and maintain trails across 2,000+ acres of riverfront park land.
Beartooth Nordic & Hiking Club
Member-organized hikes & trips — see Meetup
Rotating Billings-area & Beartooth trailheads
Casual Meetup of outdoor friends; small annual dues. Hiking and biking in the warm months.
MSU Billings Outdoor Recreation Program
Semester trips, clinics & gear rentals
Climbing wall, bike & ski shop, gear rentals, trips, and classes for students and members.
Rocky Mountain College Outdoor Program
Weekend & break trips during the school year
Rocky Mountain College, Billings
Institutionally led adventures most weekends and breaks, plus gear checkout; within 90 min of the Beartooths.