Swords Rimrock Park and Black Otter Trail is considered the gateway to the beautiful city of Billings. This in-town escape provides breathtaking views, historic icons, paved recreational trails, and a Billings experience that should not be missed. Enjoy 2 miles of paved trail in the park, and have the option to embark upon the leisurely 5 mile ride to the Yellowstone river.
History of Swords Rimrock Park: George Sword’s deeded rim top land to Billings in the late 1920s and early 1930s, and the city changed the name of the park to “Swords Rimrock Park.” The road that ran through it completed in 1938, was named in honor of late Crow Indian Chief Black Otter. Black Otter was killed in 1861 and laid to rest near the high point of the park, near the present location of Yellowstone Kelly’s grave.
Take in breathtaking views of the city from atop the Rimrocks. It’s an unforgettable experience.
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Montana State University Billings, University Drive, Billings, MT, USA
Distance: 0.72 mi (straight line)
Yellowstone Art Museum, North 27th Street, Billings, MT, USA
Distance: 0.93 mi (straight line)
Harry Koyama Fine Art, Montana Avenue, Billings, MT, USA
Distance: 1.16 mi (straight line)
Wise Wonders Science and Discovery Museum, 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, USA
Distance: 1.26 mi (straight line)
Western Heritage Center, Montana Avenue, Billings, MT, USA
Distance: 1.29 mi (straight line)
Moss Mansion, Division Street, Billings, MT, USA
Distance: 1.41 mi (straight line)
Yellowstone County Museum, Terminal Circle, Billings, MT, USA
Distance: 1.47 mi (straight line)
Billings Chamber of Commerce, 815 South 27th Street, Billings, MT 59101, USA
Distance: 1.84 mi (straight line)
The Vig | Alehouse & Casino, Hilltop Road, Billings, MT, USA
Distance: 1.88 mi (straight line)
Four Dances Recreation Area, Billings, MT, USA
Distance: 2.25 mi (straight line)
Two Moon Park, Two Moon Park Road, Billings, MT, USA
Distance: 2.30 mi (straight line)
Montana Fun Adventures, Howard Avenue, Billings, MT, USA
Distance: 2.75 mi (straight line)
Lake Elmo State Park, Rolling Hills Drive, Billings, MT, USA
Distance: 3.41 mi (straight line)
Riverfront Park, State Secondary Highway 416, Billings, MT, USA
Distance: 4.18 mi (straight line)
Riverfront Park, State Secondary Highway 416, Billings, MT, USA
Distance: 4.18 mi (straight line)
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery, Holiday Circle, Billings, MT, USA
Distance: 4.27 mi (straight line)
7032 S Billings Blvd, Billings, MT 59101, USA
Distance: 4.37 mi (straight line)
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