The 606 — Attraction in Jefferson Township

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, but it does work for that casual person looking for a peaceful trail to get on 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...

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...

If you're looking for a good run bike or just the walk I strongly advise the 606 path it is amazing it's beautifully structured it has plenty of seats and Brake stops as well as hills for interval training they upkeep with their Garden Ina Garten is amazing there's a lot of trees and the flowers it's amazing for all my DBZ lovers I have to say that the 606 in many ways can remind you of snake way just a less gloomy LOL and I have to say that there are plenty of parks near the 606 Highview have kids the 606 is a great way to just take them in mini bike ride and then maybe even stopped at one of its parks there are approximately 4 to 5 parks that are connected to the 606 so it's great for single mothers and or fathers with kids and even a family setting I have to say that the 606 had made my life easier as well when needing to go to certain areas I and fortunate enough to have quite a few family members live near the 606 so getting to each of their houses is less of a hassle I don't get it advise everyone to be able to go to the 606 at least once and see if...