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Bloomingdale Trail Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,211 Google reviews · Running trail in Chicago, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 2.7 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bloomingdale Trail Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
This 2.7-mile elevated former rail track is open to both cyclists & walkers.
What runners say about Bloomingdale Trail Park
“There is a very nice park at the east end for younger kids and a nice scenic overlook st the west end (see pic).”
“Family-friendly with picnic areas, dog park, playlot, sprinklers (during summer), exercise bars, drinking fountain.”
Bloomingdale Trail Park - Western Great to find out that there is a restroom at this stop. Bloomingdale Trail Park - Ashland This is the start/end of the trail. Family-friendly with picnic areas, dog park, playlot, sprinklers (during summer), exercise bars, drinking fountain.
Drinking fountains, garbages, recycling, ton of exits, benches, exit points, streets are labeled, incredible landscaping with tons of native Illinois vegetation, security cameras periodically, padded sides for joggers. However, I always thought of this as a cycling trail first. Then joggers.
A beautiful Green Space path in an urban setting. There is a soft track Walkers and runners.
A beautiful trail for walking, running, cycling etc. It is about 2.7 miles long. It is clean and well structured. I like how they indicate how many miles you've traversed on the ground. Hiking here is a great way to shed some calories or improve your fitness in general.
Trail conditions & character
“There is a very nice park at the east end for younger kids and a nice scenic overlook st the west end (see pic).”
“Yes, some of the cyclists are out of control and so are some of the folks walking their dogs; life in the city involves dealing with inconsiderate people.”
“Family-friendly with picnic areas, dog park, playlot, sprinklers (during summer), exercise bars, drinking fountain.”
Plan your run at Bloomingdale Trail Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance2.7 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebloomingdaletrail.org
- Phone+1 773-295-2362
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
Running trails near Chicago
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