My Run Billings Project: Run 181 - First visit to Briarwood

June 24, 2024

Briarwood is a neighborhood south of Billings but within the city limits due to a strip of land that connects it to the city across the Yellowstone River. The area is definitely upscale with big homes that wrap around a golf course. I saw one place for sale and the sign said it was part of the agent’s “Luxury Collection.” I made up a couple version of a route map and decided on this one.

I parked in the lot for the golf course and started by running Briarwood Blvd. south to the main highway, which I think is called Blue Creek Road.

The golf course tunnels that go under the boulevard.

It’s hilly around here. My first out-and-back was on Donegal Court.

Then it was another one on MacTavish Circle. Did I mention hills?

Some of the scenery.

The only yard art I saw today was on the end of Glenfinnan Road.

This lot is for sale. It has a great view but looks to be vertical.

A big rock. I wouldn’t call it yard art though.

A few dead end streets in this area.

In my experience, the more upscale the neighborhood, the more likely they have rules about what can be parked. This was a common sight.

A short out-and-back on Fife Circle.

Most neighborhoods have a city park and so far I haven’t seen one. However, this empty lot has a half-court basketball thing.

I kept going…

On Prestwick I saw this, one of the more unique places so far.

I got back on Briarwood Blvd. and headed east.

I’d seen this other neighbood on the map and wondered if it was something I needed to run. It’s private but doesn’t say “No Tresspassing” but I wonder if it’s in the city. Something to think about for my next run out here.

As I ran along Briarwood, I’d come up to streets on my left and at three of them a vehicle came up to the intersection and ran the stop sign as they turned right. I’ve had a couple close calls over the years with cars that do that, that is, approach the stop sign and only look left.