Two Moon Park
Entrance to Two Moon Park, at the top of the entrance
Jog Logger
Two Moon Park - Bike Path
This trail starts in the Billings Heights, it goes as far south as the Yellowstone River access point near Lockwood, and goes as far north as the Blue Basket in the Heights
Stretch Spot
This is just to the south of the entrance. When we got
our huge snowstorm for the year, there was too much snow
for the typical entrance that I go to.
So I would park at
Centenial Park and go towards Wicks. I would start and end
up here in the picture.
Next to this spot, is the park caretakers house.
I usually go early in the morning, and during the winter months
it's really dark out right. Well at this spot, is the caretakers
front lawn more or less. I am usually dressed like a hobo, so I hope
they don't think I am some creepy dude, haven't gotten shot yet.
Top of Two Moon
Just the day before, there was not a single snow flake on the ground. All the snow had melted. The branches on the trees were bending the tree from the heavy snow.
Downtown Billings
On a clear day you can see the Beartooth mountains. Behind the buildings off in the distance you can see them on this day, the sky was clear so the mountains were visible.
Rims
Off to the right are the Rims. At the very highest point from 6th avenue to the top of the Rims may be about 90ft. Makes for a great view at night.
Early Snow
Another Fall picture. Started off with rain, ended up with a nice snow fall.
Lookout
The snow had all melted, but the leaves hadn't started to come back just yet, kind of seems like a cruel joke.
Bridge #1
I like the sound my shoes make as I run across this bridge, the bridge is sound and won't fall unless you try to drive a 3/4 ton truck across it. The bridge is springy ( for lack of better description ), its almost as if you push it down a bit with each stride.
Top of the Falls
Going towards the river on your left as you descend down a pretty favorable hill, will be this waterfall. I am at the top of the waterfall in this picture, the falls drop into a little stream that usually has ducks in it.
Typical Stretch Spot
This is where I usually stretch out at, when there is not too much snow to park in this parking area.
Sunrise at the start
Emerald Hills are in the background, the river is between the track and Lockwood, a lot of times you see rabbits running around at this spot.
Springtime
I tell everyone that it does not rain in Billings. It may rain three times a year. When it does rain, usually in spring for a few brief weeks Billings is green.
Downhill
Going downhill is always fun, coming back up though can be rough. This hill is right at the start so going out is nice, after running 2 miles coming back up this is a challenge.
Bridge #2
This bridge is not as long as the first one, nor as high above the ground. It is about where I turn around and head back up.
Cooling Down
There is a spot on the trail that has some run-off from somewhere, and there is water (typically) on the trail...except for this day. The run-off flow was frozen just enough to make me about fall flat on my back.
Railroad Tracks
This is about as close you get to the Yellowstone river. I have seen people fishing here at the access point, never seen anyone catch anything though.
No Snow
The grass is real lush in this picture. I took a wrong turn and ended up in someones pasture once. The dew on the grass was enough to soak my shoes sop and wet.
North of winter start spot
You do go through a tunnel, not the greatest of scenary, but you get to run through trees on either side of you, often times a deer will run along side you.
Stretch During Fall
There is a huge what I think is a controlled burn where I usually stretch out at. Initially it looked pretty terrible, but now that we got some precipitation, there are green sprouts coming up.
Fall
My favorite time of year, the leaves will fall around you as you run down the path. The colors of the leaves are just about turned from green to a orangish color. Soon the leaves will be bare.
Footsteps
Where you stop is where you start. Yep, that's right.