Yakima Greenway, Yakima WA, I-82 Exit 36

Yakima WA

Parking: off I-82

Gearjammer Travel Plaza, exit 36

Access:

From the Truckstop, go south on the road (careful, no sidewalks) to the traffic circle. Cross under the interstate and look for the trail-head straight across. The town has bike/runner-friendly sidewalks/lanes if you want to go one way on the trails and back via the roads to see town.

Trail Name:

Yakima Greenway

Connects to:

Planned connection to rail-trail that goes down the valley.

Length: 10 miles

Width: 96”

Surface: Asphalt on the Greenway, Some crushed gravel around the birding lakes.

Elevation: 1,066'

Grade: Gentle grade

Facilities: Rest rooms

Run Rating

Restaurants: Yes, downtown

Microbrewery: Yes, downtown

Pets: Yes

Cycling: Yes

Safe Neighborhood?: Yes

Watch for: Some bald eagle nest in the area

Excruciating Detail:

http://www.traillink.com/trail/yakima-greenway.aspx

Junction Trail, Menomonie WI, I-94 exit 41

Menomonie WI

Menomonie WI

Parking: off I-94 exit 41

Walmart on north side of interstate

Access:

Walmart, go east or west on Cedar Falls Rd, then south on Wilson or J Road, then the opposite direction on Pine Ave

Trail Name:

Junction Trail

Connects to:

Red Cedar State Trail ($4.00 fee)

Length: 3 miles

Width: 96”

Surface: Asphalt

Elevation: 860'

Grade: Moderate near lake

Facilities: Rest rooms, historical/informational markers

Run Rating

Restaurants: Yes

Microbrewery: Yes

Pets: Yes

Cycling: Yes

Safe Neighborhood: Yes, mid-western friendly

Excruciating Detail:

http://www.menomoniechamber.org/visitors-and-tourism/things-to-do/

http://www.traillink.com/trail/red-cedar-state-trail.aspx

Riverfront Park, Billings MT, I-90 exit 447

Billings MT

Billings MT

Parking: off I-90. Go North off exit, turn right at traffic signal

Cabelas 12 spots, signs say “No overnight”

Sams Club east curb of lot

Burger King (overnight OK)

Access:

Go west on King Street, and south on S-416 over the interstate. Entrance to park is about 1.5 miles from the parking. The park is on the east of S-416, the Audubon Conservation Area is on the west side. Cross via the trail along the Yellowstone River. Nice loop around Norm Island.

Trail Name:

Riverfront Park

Montana Audubon Conservation Area

Length: 8+ miles

Width: Varies, some asphalt, mostly crushed gravel or dirt

Surface: Some asphalt, mostly crushed gravel or dirt

Elevation: 3,126'

Facilities: Rest rooms, shelters

Run Rating

Restaurants: Yes, fast food

Microbrewery: No

Pets: Yes, unleashed areas on both sides.

Cycling: Yes. Hybrids OK on gravel portion

Safe Neighborhood?: Yes

Excruciating Detail:

http://www.billingsparks.org/park/riverfront/

http://www.mtacec.org/