The 606

Nice, clean, but short (2.7 miles) paved trail that goes East/West from Humboldt Park area to Wicker park. Lots of entry/exit ramps along the trail. Nice bit of variety of nature to see along both sides of the trail. Has a blue spongy shock absorbing strip just for jogger people. More of a jogger, walker, dog walking path than a bikers path, but nice if you use it as a carless/no intersection route to cut across part of the city.

A well-maintained, short but useful paved trail stretching about 2.7 miles between Humboldt Park and Wicker Park. It’s clean, easy to access with plenty of entry and exit points, and offers some nice greenery on both sides to break up the city views. There’s even a blue shock-absorbing strip built for runners, which makes it extra comfortable for jogging. While it’s more suited for walkers, runners, and dog owners than for serious cyclists, it’s still a handy car-free route to cut across this part of the city without dealing with intersections or traffic. A great little urban escape.

A wonderful hiking trail hidden in plain sight! The paths and park appear well maintained, and there are many murals and art installations in the area. Although some bicycles whizzed by pretty close, if you stay on the blue it should be okay. I enjoyed it !

This space is everything you want in the outdoors. The track is clean, wide and is very visually appealing. So much to see while your enjoying the weather and neighborhood.

This trail is very well kept and not terribly busy. Perfect especially for early morning runs! The distance markers are also a nice touch

I really enjoyed walking this path. The western end is beautiful but the eastern end is more boring. One reviewer complained that this “bike path” is too overrun with walkers, etc but signs are calling this a park and so bikers trying to use it as a “highway” need to calm down. There are lots of benches and artwork for walkers to enjoy!

As a local, I treat The 606 like it’s my personal runway. Whether I’m dodging scooters, judging people’s running form, or overhearing peak West Side drama mid-jog, there’s never a dull lap. It’s the only place where you can go from street art to skyline views to someone grilling in their yard. All within 10 minutes. A+ for vibes, A+ for people-watching, C- for the occasional biker who thinks it’s the Tour de France.

In town for a wedding and had to try this. One of the nicest paved trails I’ve run. I especially appreciated the rubber running edge for runners. Beautiful area. Well designed. Only sorry the water fountains were turned off

As a current runner training for the Bank Of America Chicago Marathon, I used the 606 to get most of my daily runs in. I usually run in the morning so being able to see the sunrise while on the trail is one of the best experiences I have while picking up a sweat. The trail is tended to on a consistent basis and always looks nice and pristine. I would definitely recommend if you are in the area and looking for a place to get a run in.

Not the most scenic, but a nice walking path elevated above street level. It wasn't crazy crowded when we were strolling along, but I did find it odd how the walking part of the path is single file compared to the biking part - it must be frustrating for bikers when it's busy!

This is a public park, not business. A very nicely maintained trail for runners and walkers as well as bikers. E-bikes and E-scooters are not allowed but some are still riding them which is very annoying. No one there to enforce the rule. Other than that, it is a perfect trail.

A lovely paved path with well kept landscaping, and wide lanes for both bikes and walkers. Great way to get exercise, or even commute between various neighborhoods parallel to North Ave. on weekends during the summer, I can get quite busy, so make sure you bring your kids or pets to be wary of quick traffic.

Here is yet another example of an old railroad line being converted into a bicycle path, this one running through much of Bucktown, Humboldt Park, and other such hipster areas. It was a long time being planned. The 606 is also known as the Bloomingdale Trail. Good repurpose. The trail goes on over 2 miles and past several parks and other stuff. Basically the history began after the Great Fire. It says on the website that the City Council gave permission to the railroad to lay tracks on Bloomingdale Avenue, to help move goods around the ports and river. The city's rail lines were elevated in the late 1800s to prevent so many deaths and injuries, with this line being among the last of these. It was a popular way to transport goods around. This line was responsible for a lot of the city's growth. By the mid 1990s service became so infrequent that trains were rerouted, and then service stopped completely. Within a few years efforts were made to convert the tracks. It eventually opened in 2015 completely. This is kind of like the High Line in New York but cheaper looking. Goes between a few parks along Bloomingdale Avenue. It begins on the east in Walsh Park, and ends to the west on Ridgeway close to Simons Park. There's lanes for both bicyclists and pedestrians, and there's many places along the way to take breaks or whatever.

The 606 Bloomington trail is a great way to get some fresh air and exercise. This elevated walkway runs for several miles through the Bucktown and Humboldt park neighborhood. I live about a 2 block walk away from one of the entrances. What I like about the 606 is that it has padded walking strip. The padded walking strip is really nice for lowering impact to your joints. In addition to a walking area they have a divided runway for bikers and joggers alike. Along the 606 path is various forms of floral and visual arts. The path also includes places to get a drink water and places to rest in between the different stopwatch points. A very helpful tool that the path on 606 has is maps and guided signs so you know destination points. Along the path you will find lots of stop off points where you can pick up coffee, bakery items, Italian ice, you name it. It's actually a very useful way to get through this area town without dealing with Motorized vehicles. I often see people running, biking, skating, jogging, walking their dogs and bird watching on the trail. If you live in the area come check it out. The 606 really is a true city find.

Train line converted to a walkway; think of a low budget version of the Highline in NY. This might even be 2 stars, but rounded up because of the raised easy paved trail. Quality/Quantity - NO shade, okay, very minimum shade.But basically no shade. We quit after walking half way; we do not need another sunburn! Very bike friendly, which sadly makes it less pedestrian friendly. Cyclists ride too fast creating a safety issue for very young kids or pets/dogs. Atmosphere - Fairly new or very well upkeep raised walkway. But again, no shade! Links to many parks, but no bathrooms or water to drink...? Bike racks and benches to take breaks. Open 7 days a week from 6am to 11pm. Service - Self service. Price - Free. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2004, but someone should have planned for shade and/or water stations for this trail?

Beautiful trail this elusive 606 ... been looking for this since it was announced a few years ago. A trip to Humboldt park helped discover this and I used the opportunity to walk for a couple of miles despite being unprepared. Will certainly revisit soon!

This is one of those urban trails which is elevated above the street level and I assume must be on a defunct train line or something. It crosses over or under streets and train lines and provides an uninterrupted walk with great views of the city for its relatively modest distance. Ample plant life and a very contemporary looking surface suggest a lot of money went into this. It sounds from what I read as if there are proposals to do more with it, and if there was a broader linkage of urban trails like this, I think it would be a fantastic thing for the city.

A bit boring and crowded but a nice way to get a long walk without cars. The west end was less crowded but less interesting. Nice access to stores toward the eastern end.

The 606 is such a blessing in the city! Because I don't live nearby, I don't take advantage of the trail as much as I'd like, but when I do I'm reminded of just how wonderful it is! The 606 is a trail through the neighborhoods west of the river and was once an abandoned rail line. There are multiple points of entrance and exit making it easy to hop on and off. The trail is perfect for walking, running, biking, blading, you name it! The 606 is so well cared for, and that is what really makes it special. Those who use it clearly respect and appreciate the trail it's so nice to see. I love the scenery; trees, florals, doggies, and great views of the city! Not to mention a peek at all the cool houses along the trail. I've used the 606 for biking, walking, and running and it's truly such a treat every time. We are lucky to have it here in Chicago!

Attention all runners, bikers & walkers in the Bucktown area, don't miss out on this beautiful path. The 606-Bloomingdale Trail is a blessing to the community. The 606 is about 2.7 miles in total length. Yeah ok it's not that long, but when you don't have to stop for traffic or worry about getting hit by a car and you can just jump on it right off your neighborhood, that is a beautiful thing. Besides, most people on the average will only run about 3-4 miles a day anyways and what's so bad about going back and forth? What is awesome about this path is the rubberized running strips on either side of the biking portion allowing for low impact running as well as the mile markers inset into the concrete. There are also maps posted and directional signs with mileage posted throughout the path. And if you're brave during this pandemic, there are public drinking fountains periodically along the path. Thank you City of Chicago and Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail for building and maintaining the 606!

12/08/20 - The 606 Bloomington Trail has brought an outdoor trail for public use. I walked this trail today for the first time w/a handful of people either walking, walking dogs &/or Baby carriages, running, skate boarding or cycling. It was chilly in the low 30's so it was sparsely populated, but on a warm day I was told that it can get downright crazy w/too many people on the path competing for space. The combination of the chilly weather and Covid has limited the number of people on the trail. I started at the west end by The Western Trailhead Ridgeway (3750 W) walked to the east end by Walsh Park/Ashland Ave 1600 W) and back, 2.7 miles one way. 5.4 miles round trip. The origins of the 606 began just after the Great Chicago Fire. In their efforts to rebuild the city, the Chicago City Council gave permission for the Chicago & Pacific Railroad to lay tracks down the middle of Bloomingdale Ave. (1800 N) on Chicago's Northwest side to move goods from outlying rail ports to the busy Chicago River, and supported Chicago's burgeoning industrial growth. The problem was the rail lines were on the ground. Thousands of people were either hurt or killed at rail crossings on the ground level between the 1870s & 1890s. Eventually the city issued a mandate to raise the tracks to prevent the conflict with the people. The idea of the 606 was brilliant, to reuse an old rail line that had been abandoned. The 606 is basically a concrete bathtub w/concrete walls 7'-0" thick at the base filled w/dirt stone & gravel to accommodate the train that use to run along Bloomington Ave. The whole idea of repurposing the the trail to create a usable space was awesome. It helped to gentrify the neighborhoods and gave everyone a public space that tied the neighborhoods together. There are a number of entry and exit points along the trail to allow people to get of and explore the neighborhoods in its path. In my walk I went by St Mary's of The Angels an absolutely gorgeous Catholic Church. The trail also passes over Milwaukee Ave & under the CTA Blue Line. It's a great way to see the neighborhoods along the trail

My go to trail in city. Easy access at multiple locations, well maintained, and have always felt safe. Courteous environment with good mix of walkers, runners, folks gathering, and bikers. Favorite time to visit is near sunset as the views are beautiful! Also has water fountains through out and a clean public restroom! Seems to be well maintained even in winter! Nice length with 2.7 miles which you can easily double and marked throughout on sidewalk in case wanted to track specific distance. Nice parks throughout, great coffee and restaurant options off path which can be useful on hotter days when want to break it up a bit. Also nice neighborhoods with beautiful houses along path.

Came here for the first time yesterday on a beautiful fall day. I really appreciated that there were ramps to get up to the park, as I expected there would be stairs. The trail had lots of maps throughout so you could know how far it was to the next exit. There was a coffee shop a few steps from our entrance so we could grab some before heading to the trail. Since we were there early it was very easy to find parking and the train is also a close walk. Cons: the path was much narrower than I expected and there was no separation between bikers and walkers. I was in a larger group and we got yelled at by a biker even though we were all on the correct side. I saw lots of people with strollers walking infants. It's definitely not safe for toddlers/kids that can walk with all the bikers, which is really unfortunate. I don't live that close so I don't think I'd go out of my way to come here but it's a nice place to visit once in a while or take friends from out of town.

This is one of my favorite trails in the city for sure. Not to much cyclists, great city view. 2.7 miles one way, however, I recommend to exit at Milwaukee avenue (after 2 miles walk) and get a coffee or ant other drink.

I absolutely love the Bloomingdale Trail. Beautiful, lush space to take a nice long walk with your pup. It's great for socializing and exposing your dog to people, sounds and other animals. We genuinely have fun here each and every week. There are bikers, roller bladders, runners, walkers with strollers, dogs on leashes and more. It's busy and congested at times, but that adds to the charm. Loads of free parking at almost all of the entrances, and if you get off at the Damen stop you can do a little exploring in Wicker Park, too! I'll go out on a limb and confess that I love ours more than NYC's Highline. :)

Oh what a really fun surprise. I've been meaning to get to the Trail for some time now, and this weekend my hubby and I had the chance to check it out. We parked and entered from one of the many entrances along the track. Some entrances have stairs, and others have ramps for those who might need special handicap accommodations. Here's what you need to know. There is really no shade on the trail. It was pretty warm on Saturday, and we got super overheated on our walk. The problem is that it's so unique you want to walk the entire way in anticipation of what's ahead. However, be prepared to go back the other way to your car. Oh man we could have really benefited from some electric scooters, which we saw people riding. The trail is on an elevated train track. It's a mix of cement and a rubbery surface for those who want to enjoy taking a nice run. BEWARE and take note, there are rules for the trail. But, with bikes and strollers and scooters, my advice is to just be careful and keep an eye out for those who need to pass. There are random benches and other seating opportunities spread out along the trail. But again, we didn't find any with shade. The Trail is like the express lane for those looking to pass through several neighborhoods and not have to stop for traffic lights. If I lived in the area, I'd be on that trail every single day for a walk or ride. I don't run, but if I did, I would take full advantage. The path is well lit from what I could tell. Just one more thing to like about urban living in the city.

Love this trail! Conveniently located and easily accessible. Super safe and comfortable I love the padded sides for running or walking

2.6 miles of trees and Lush vegetation. In some parts the vegetation is over running the walkway, I don't know why this hasn't been trimmed back. You will see flora and fauna in a multitude of colors. Red, yellow, pink, white, purple, orange, blue, and of course lots of green. For an enjoyable experience take the 2 small nature trails that are very close to both ends of the 606. Be sure to look for the large mushrooms as it is nature in the wild. There are water fountains at the 1.5 and 1 mile markers in the middle. But there are no washrooms. The 606 is surprisingly Litter free, considering I only counted 6 garbage can locations. I did see lots of cigarette butts on the ground, so maybe smoking should be banned from the 606. It's a shame that there is graffiti on most of the signs. I took a picture of one of the only two graffiti free signs. The city should clean up the graffiti. Dogs and dog owners should be banned from the 606. Dog owners are not picking up the dog poop. Watch out for feces on the ground. I'm also not a big fan of having a dog sniff me while I'm trying to take a leisurely stroll. Be on the lookout for crazy bike riders as they seem to think that this is a race track. If you can go during the week it's less crowded and much more enjoyable.

We came here for the first time on Sunday , 06/23/19 in the evening. My girlfriend has wanted to check it out for some time and we finally got around to going. Let me say this, this is a really cool trail for the City Of Chicago. It's hard to really describe, its like part trail, part garden and really cool views. I would really suggest taking public transportation, but depending where you park there is street parking available. We went late on a Sunday afternoon and were able to find parking off Western Ave. We parked, through our Rucks on and started an urban ruck/ adventure. The path is 2.7 miles long and will run you from bucktown to the west side. We basically headed east, then turned around and headed back west bound. Some of the views here are sick and really cool. You definitely get to see the City from a different vantage point. I have heard rumors about the crowd being sketchy, but I did not see anything resembling that. Oh and if you want to bring a scooter up there, don't. Just don't do it and let's leave this trail the way it is.

Nice elevated train track that's been converted into a green space. Plenty of runners, bikers, and people strolling about. We even saw an electric scooter! There are several entrances along the route. My only complaint is that bikers zip along at high speeds and if you aren't paying attention or have kids that wander into the middle it could be dangerous.

A green Oasis in the concrete jungle of the city of Chicago. A nice Sanctuary to get away from the hustle and bustle of cars and buses on the city streets. The 606 is an old abandoned railroad Tracks that was converted into a park walkway and extends through 4  different  neighborhoods. Whether you to like to jog, bike or just go for a walk, the 606 is a nice alternative to the city streets; and with 2.7 miles in length. A round trip is a nice workout for most people. The views of the neighborhood from above, and city skyline in the distance, gives patrons a new appreciation for this magnificent city. The landscape along the track makes you forget you are in the middle of an urban metropolis. On the down side, lack of bathroom facilities and dog owners & their dogs; you can fill in the blanks what these encourage. I never quite understand why the city allows, and dog owners believe they shouldl use the entire city as their bathroom. This park would be a 5 star without dogs & a bathroom or two.

I can't believe it took me three years of living in Chicago to check out the 606 ‍ I love this path -- clean, plowed, beautifully landscaped, and awesome for a close to 6 mile run down-and-back. Only complaint is the lack of bathrooms -- I got off at two different exits to find one, but there weren't any (not ideal for long runs as any runner will tell you ).

The first thing people ask about the 606 is: "It's like the High Line, right?" Ooh, child, there's nothing like the High Line in NYC, and since I'm such a fan of the High Line, I'm continually judging the 606 to those high standards and amount of space and the diversity of spaces of the NYC High Line. While similar in idea, the 606 is a multi-use Rails-to-Trails skinny two-way trail, along the old Bloomingdale (Rail) Trail that is still brand new, and developing. I've walked and run it a few times and it really is a blessing to the area. Pros- a smoothly paved above the streets trail to run, walk, and bike through the near NW neighborhoods; the blue lane on the right is padded, for a nice smooth walk/run. Cons- commuting bikers ride outrageously fast on this crowded multi-use trail, and I've even heard bikers yelling at people to get out of the way. Pretty ridiculous, given that walkers, runners, families w/pets are trying to enjoy the trail too. I wish the 606 would somehow tell bikers to adjust their "need for speed". If you ever get the NW end you'll be greeted with a grove of Aspens, which is really nice; and also an astronomer's station. The NW trail ends at the YMCA, so what better warm up than to bike to the Y and get your workout on? It will be nice to see the plants on the side of the 606 have a chance to grow. I already see a newer sculpture of recycled tires at the Damen Area. Here's to more improvements and years to enjoy the 606!

The sun was out on a warm(ish) Sunday in March and I was looking to kill some time, why not check out the Bloomingdale Trail. Certainly not your typical time waster but something to check out. It starts at Ashland Ave climb up the SE side and enter. Immediately you are transported to a place most won't visit in the city and it is a welcome change of pace. I set off West dodging glass, refuse, and moss/grass/mud covered track. It is a unique perspective as you make your way along. As you wander look at the graffiti, there are some nice works of art and interesting pearls of wisdom to enjoy. Take a camera too as there are some interesting images to catch from street scapes to garbage, dead tree stumps and more. I walked all the way to Sawyer before turning around and saw very few people up there, in fact it was equal Dog to Human ratio. Give it at try before it gets to popular. psst - There are three entry points NW side Albany, NE side Milwaukee, SE side Ashland.

This trail sheds no tears, but stimulates a plenty of happiness. The 606-Bloomingdale Trail may not get you all the way to Oregon, but it's a great addition to the city. As a proud Chicagoan, I began my experimental journey through the Damen (near CTA Damen Blue Line station) entrance in Bucktown and walked westbound. I'm not an avid jogger or biker, yet I can REALLY walk. The sceneries along the trail were beautiful, surrounded by modern-looking condos and trees. I saw lots of bench seating, just in case you want to chat with your friend or make out with your significant other. Hubby and I exited through Western Ave., near the CTA Western (O'Hare) Blue Line station. We knew that this wouldn't be our last time on the trail!

If you like walking, jogging, biking, roller skating, etc. this is a nice place. While doing so you can also appreciate the view. It is just a straight path though but it's a stretch. Just be careful because not all people stay on the right so there is a chance you might bumped or get bumped. Here is a link from my youtube channel https://youtu.be/xAA2_wNl5Pk

This is a great spot for walking or jogging and keep in shape. Let the stress out for a change.

This is a wonderful structured environment to take an easy walk in the sunshine without worrying about being run down by cars or bicyclists. You can't get lost on this trail like you can on a woods trail. You're able to get off or on at various points. There is water along the way, but no toilets -- at least, none that I saw, so in that respect, it's like being in the woods. Except in the woods, you can go behind some foliage to pee in private. I do think the lack of easy access to toilet facilities is a problem here. Because I work weekends and am off during the week, I'm able to enjoy walking the trail when it's less crowded. I found that the biggest crowds seem to be around Damen Avenue. The farther west you go, the less crowded. I've enjoyed my walks on the 606, but I sure wouldn't go on the weekend. I think it's got to be crazy crowded then. If that's the only time you can go, go as early as possible. The whole concept of the 606 trail is wonderful. I hope more such trails are built in the city.

We wanted to check out Starved Rock but due to weather couldn't go. Instead we opted to check out the 606. It was a great alternative for a place to walk and get some exercise in. The view from this path was great. The path itself was very beautifully landscaped and paved and it was a bonus to see different parts of so many neighborhoods from the path located above ground. What a great way to repurpose this space from what was previously train tracks. Although the path was clean, I didn't see a lot of garbage cans and there were no bathrooms. Also, the entrances were a bit hard to locate. We were within the vicinity of one of the entrances and had to ask the mailman who was working his regular neighborhood route where the 606 entrance was specifically located.

Love this trail! Great for running, walking, biking, electric scootering. you name it! it's open until 11pm each day. There are water fountains throughout the trail but unfortunately no bathrooms. Parking is easy to find. I usually enter from the wood/Bloomingdale entrance and parking is free all along wood st. The trail itself is 2.7 miles long. Perfect in my opinion for weekday training before I do my long runs over at the lakefront trail.

"The 606 brings together arts, history, design, trails for bikers, runners, and walkers, event spaces, alternative transportation avenues, and green, open space for neighbors, Chicagoans, and the world. We look forward to sharing The 606 with you and your family." Hearing the story of Logan square and how it had the least amount of open space per capita of any in Chicago, the 606 amazed me. It is an interesting concept and a really cool place to walk, jog, chill, mingle, people watch, etc. It is an old railway that has been converted into a 2.7 miles recreational trail, with plenty of parks & playgrounds around it. Best of all, its in the neighborhoods, so there are plenty of street parking. We've heard about the 606 quite some time ago but never visited until the news that there was a neighborhood block party there today. We got there at 3:30, and even though the event is supposed to run from 10-9pm, at 4pm, everything shut down on us... nevertheless, even though we got there late, we still managed to enjoy some little freebies, like flag sticks, design your own shade hats, and a free bagel. So next block party, make sure you go there early for family event and activities, or go there later for parade and music in the evenings. Around 4, chill at a cafe somewhere, just not here. This block party certainly looks like it has potential to be quite a good family & neighborhood event. Thumbs up for the 606 organizers!

FIND ME HERE! Once, an abandoned train track; now, an elevated recreational trail. From railway to parkway. You will often hear the phrase, "Wicker Park (area) is up and coming." This contributes to this new neighborhood vision. The 606 is a safe, populated, clean, attractive, historic, and recycled green space that connects Logan Square with Wicker Park [Bucktown & Humboldt Park, as well] communities and neighborhoods. A couple of my most fond memories, thus far in Chicago: 1. Strolling along the 606 with my husband and puppy, while waiting for the sun to set. 2. People watching 3. Watching a community being rebuilt and restructured 4. Enjoying the perks of having a well maintained, landscaped, and gardened path for 2.7 miles The only downside is that it gets very crowded, especially during evenings. Such is Chicago, and life. There's even talk about future plans to extend the 606. I am thankful for all this gateway has to offer!

Urban repurposing at its' finest. These old train tracks have been transformed in to a gorgeous trail covering 4 of Chicago's west side neighborhoods. The trail itself is really clean and has beautiful foliage surrounding the entire trail. It seems to be well kept and fairly safe with a high number of security cameras along the way. I most often use this trail for quick runs or leisurely walks through the neighborhoods to people watch and venture to local restaurants. It's really nice for both since the trail is fairly wide leaving enough room for slower traffic on the rubbery edge paths and leaving ample space for bikers/bladers/boarders towards the middle on the main drag. Additionally there are ample functioning water fountains along the trail, benches to rest on, and a few patrons selling beverages along the way sometimes too. As others have mentioned however, some entrances are a bit difficult to find making it slightly tough to jump on at your convenience, and there is definitely a desire for restrooms along the route as well! I would highly recommend strolling the 606 or using it for work out purposes ( I think they even have a series of free classes in the summer ) if you're nearby!

Breathtaking. I like the way the park blends living in an urban jungle with nature. There are trees and vegetation along the trail. You got people strolling, running, biking skateboarding. There are entrances and exits at various neighborhoods throughout the trail. It's certainly unique amongst Chicago Park district sites. Only trail like it in the city. New York has highline and we have the 606. It's named after the Chicago zip code. From Pullman to Rogers park were all the 606 if you're a Chicagoan. Bring headphones on weekends if groups of talking people annoy you.

Look at Chicago with this cute little trail, or better yet cute paved path. I have heard about the 606 - Bloomingdale trail by many, but now since I live a lot closer to it, I just had to see it firsthand. I have driven passed the 606 - Bloomingdale trail numerous times, and during those times I have always wondered where are its access points, but I found one the day of my visit on N Spaulding Ave/ W Bloomingdale Ave near 'Archery Bow Range Chicago'. I about lost my mind when I entered this trail, and contemplated if I were in the right running gear, hehe. Being a serious runner, I slightly felt out of the norm, but I'll get over it. Once I entered, I saw a network socket, which I definitely have never seen on a trail before. Funny, but you can get your workout in, relax, and charge your cell phone within a reasonable time frame. Being a seasoned runner that has lived all over the United States due to serving in the military, I have experienced many trails, but none as well manicured as this. I would have to say that this trail is designed more for that casual runner, walker, or cyclist because of how its designed, and the width of it. It doesn't look like the type of trail that I could do my fartlek runs at; or let alone take a large run/ cycling group to. However, it does work for that casual looking for a peaceful trail with no worries due to it being under surveillance. I'm quite positive that I will return to the 606 - Bloomingdale trail, but I will leave it for my shorter runs when I want peace, and to go beyond my neighborhood. PS: Stick to the blue outter portion if you want less pounding stress on your knees. Thomas G

FitBit users can now find an excuse to eff the 10,000 daily requirement and go for 20K! The 606 is here to stay. It's a rather remarkable trail that stretches through Wicker Park and Logan Square. It wasn't until my friend told me about this path that I actually tried it as a "touristy but not really" area. With bikers, boarders, and Pokemon Go players, the path attracts everyone far and wide to enjoy a leisure summer activity of being outside. The trail has some interesting artwork scattered at different entry/exit points, and I have to say that I am a fan of the ability to walk so far without ever really needing to stop. When you come, be sure to bring some water as you should stay hydrated as you exercise. The benches laid out make way for some good eye candy watching too. Summertime at the 606 is truly one of the best, and I can't wait to come back for more outdoor adventures.

I'm from out of state, but I know a good trail. I understand it's a repurposed use of an old train track. What a great idea. Easy access from multiple points on & off the Trail. Used by bikers, walkers, and runners alike.

Pretty cool use of an old elevated train track (similar to the High Line in NYC). Worth checking out when the weather is good. Nice views of the city and the neighborhoods.

This is a great place to walk in Chicago! I would definitely recommend taking public transportation as parking is pricey. Great views of the city and the neighborhoods surrounding. We did the round trip 5 mile walk and it was awesome. The trail itself is new and very nice, also crowded but not too crowded. We will definitely be back!

What a gem! If you are looking for something fun to do on a fall day - this is it! There is talk of making this into an official elevated park, but you know how long that will take to actually happen. In the meantime go explore it in its raw state. Here are the directions to get up: Go to Milwaukee and Leavitt. (afterwards you can eat at Cafe Con Leche!) Walk north on Leavitt and go under the trail. Turn left down the alley. Walk in and around the fence and take the little dirt path going up the hill to the trail. You are there! We walked East first. That ends around Ashland and we had more fun walking that way than the other way. Not sure if that was because it was more fun, or because we were less tired. We passed a lot of rich peoples' condos and a couple playgrounds and a dog park. One lady at the dog park yelled at us because she said they were going to take away the dog park and build an elevator to get up to the trail. Not sure if she was right or not, but we were sad about that idea. Here are some things we found on our trip: tennis balls, dog toys, an old boot, cassette tapes, used condom, apples, pair of jeans, trash can lid, inhaler, shaving cream, ipod case, smuckers jelly, can of spaghetti sauce, USB cable, Mop, Toy piano, keys, a fork, a frying pan, and lots more! Here are some really great things we found up there: Some great walking sticks (which we needed to use, obviously), an awesome sign someone grew out of grass!, friendly hikers that we talked to, a woman running with her dog. We only got creeped out once when we walked West to the abandoned train car. We saw two sketchy dudes walk into the train and we got scared and left. Nothing weird happened beyond that, but we realized we were pretty vulnerable up there. Luckily there were 3 of us and it was a bright sunny day. Other than that, most people we saw down below were really happy to wave and wanted to ask us about how we got up there and stuff. This is one of the coolest things Ive done in the city. I can't wait to show more people!

This is such a great addition to the Bucktown/Wicker Park area. Not only is this great for active people, but it also is a great way to make a convenient way of getting some exercise for everyone. The trail is paved, 2.7 miles long, about 8 feet wide, with an extra 2 feet on each side that is soft foam like. You can bike, blade, walk, run, take your dog, you name it! It is well lit at night, and there are many park benches and tables throughout the trail. It is well maintained, and they're adding more flowers every time I'm on it. There is also Repair stations where this is a bike tire pump, as well as a few other things one may need. The mile markers are very nicely hammered into the paved trail, and there are many maps along the trail to let you know where you are, and where the others entrances/exits are. There is an entrance/exit ramp almost every half mile, give or take. As you pass along the streets, they have street signs to show you what street it is. As I don't reside in Chicago, I've been on the trail a few times now; last fall when it first opened, in the winter, and now in the Spring. Each time it gets better and better, and what an awesome addition to the area. Go Chicago!!

The trail itself is great but the walkers walking two or three wide especially with strollers make this a frustrating place to ride. I was out there last week (early December) and had these same issues just like I had in summer. People, be considerate of other trail users!

One of my favorite neighborhood attractions, and a place I love to take visitors to see something special in our city! It's an old unused rail track owned by the RR company in Canada, not the city. So even though you're trespassing, it feels pretty darn OK in my book. It's kinda like the High Line in NYC, only still abandoned. Of course, there's the official committee who has been getting the funds and the plans together, and our mayor who has vowed to make it a public park by 2014, I believe. I've been coming up here for the past few years, enjoying the ever-changng scenery as vegetation, tags, access points, and more change from season to season, year to year. Access point I use (very near my home): Whipple park. Easily hop up the trash can to the fence and on up the hill. Safe, clean, easy. Fantastic spot to take pictures, so bring a camera! If you walk westbound toward Central Park Ave you'll hit lots of rocks and old train cars you can climb on. If you walk west to Ashland, you get to see parks, rooftop decks, backyards with hammocks and koi, the blue line, the skyline, and more! So many gorgeous views both ways. This is a veritable urban hiking path, an is used by joggers. What I imagine and want it to become as a public park: easy to get onto at multiple spots, good for bicycling, walking, and jogging. Pet and kid-friendly (why not). Vendors selling water, snacks. Possibly bicycle rental spots? Playgrounds, benches, lighting for night, grassy nolls for picnics or boccia ball, etc. Also connection to the YMCA (another easy access point, west of Central Park Ave). Pretty plants all along. Depending on when you go and in which direction you might see a dozen other folks, or be the only one up there. :) Still very "underground" feeling, in my opinion, even now!! Go on up, explore! It's a guaranteed way to feel happy. Carpe diem!!

Nice trail! A lot of people, bikers and just people in general. The trail is nice to just keep walking around looking at the sights and not having to worry about getting hit by a car lol.

This was fun. So what do you do when faced with fresh snow? Me, I make hot cocoa, paint my toenails by the crackling (fake) fireplace and read such high-brow publications as The New Yorker, The Economist and yes, Cosmopolitan. My Boyfriend- strapping, outdoorsy fellow he is, desires to risk life and limb by climbing tall things with illicit street food in hand. Tamales, Flautas and Tacos? Yup Baby, I'll pass... But a high-up adventure? I'll strike a pose for that! We saw no one else up here, just footprints in the clean powder and it was romantic, with our Beagle it was cute, and you are just going to have to learn to climb to get up here... It's a great view! Leash your dog and please, please Be careful if you have kids- it is NOT child safe, there are no safety rails or fencing... and if you happen to have a daringly agile pup (beagle) who like to play puppy parkour trotting along the very edge you may have about six or seven panic attacks and fear (reasonably) his falling two or three stories onto oncoming traffic. A good hike for grown-ups and leashed pups only! A little more care and funding and Chicago may have a stunning contender to New York's magnificent High Line!!!!

It's an excellent concept, and the enthusiasm for the trail is great, though I could picture it growing into something even greater. Through no fault of the public parks system, social distancing while on the trail when the weather is nice is difficult and many folks on the trail were not donning masks despite the signs. ADA access through Park 567 was great, though the unmasked crowds within the park were less than stellar. The portion of the trail we were on was close to a very noisy train line, so it frankly ended up being a bit nicer on the ears to just walk on the sidewalks in the neighborhood than the trail. While I would not necessarily encourage making an excursion out of one's way to the trail, this is a wonderful attraction if you are already in the neighborhood and it would be even nicer if they were to add some more greenery along the trail someday.

I'm sure locals and runner enthusiasts will enjoy this running trail/park located within the city. It's Chicago's answer to NYC's high line park. If you happen to be in the area by all means visit. However don't expect vendors, art installations to be there- there are some scattered but very minimal. The views you get are ok- apartment buildings and a little bit of the Chi skyline.