The Bloomingdale Trail - East Trailhead - Ashland Ave - 1600 W

About

The Bloomingdale Trail - East Trailhead - Ashland Ave - 1600 W sits in Chicago, IL as one of the city's hiking trails, at 1806 N Ashland Ave.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.8 out of 5 across 32 Google reviews. That puts it 4th of the 19 rated hiking trails we list in Chicago.

It keeps the same hours every day — 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM — which makes planning simple. And if it does not suit, 18 more hiking trails in Chicago are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other hiking trails in Chicago.

What works

Under the radar
Strong ratings from a small crowd (32 reviews). Expect fewer people than the headline spots draw.
4th best-rated in Chicago
Measured against the 19 rated hiking trails we track in Chicago.
Open every day
The same hours all week (6:00 AM – 11:00 PM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Easy to pair with a second stop
18 other hiking trails sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.
An official site to check first
Whoever runs this hiking trail posts schedules, closures and events there.

Worth knowing first

Parking is undocumented
No lot or street parking is recorded against this listing. Assume you are hunting for a kerbside spot.

Planning a visit

General guidance for hiking trails, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Marked trails that can run from a short loop to a half-day out, with the trailhead as the only real commitment.

A good fit for hikers and trail runners looking for a route close to town.

When to go

Start early — trailhead parking is the first thing to disappear on a good weekend. The gates are open 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM.

What to bring

More water than feels necessary
Shoes with grip
A downloaded map — signal thins out

Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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#16 in Best Hiking Trails in Chicago, IL

Common questions about The Bloomingdale Trail - East Trailhead - Ashland Ave - 1600 W

What is The Bloomingdale Trail - East Trailhead - Ashland Ave - 1600 W?

The Bloomingdale Trail - East Trailhead - Ashland Ave - 1600 W is a hiking trail in Chicago, IL, at 1806 N Ashland Ave.

What are the opening hours at The Bloomingdale Trail - East Trailhead - Ashland Ave - 1600 W?

The Bloomingdale Trail - East Trailhead - Ashland Ave - 1600 W is open 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM every day of the week.

Is there parking at The Bloomingdale Trail - East Trailhead - Ashland Ave - 1600 W?

No parking is recorded for The Bloomingdale Trail - East Trailhead - Ashland Ave - 1600 W. Expect to look for street parking nearby.

How is The Bloomingdale Trail - East Trailhead - Ashland Ave - 1600 W rated?

The Bloomingdale Trail - East Trailhead - Ashland Ave - 1600 W holds 4.8 out of 5 stars from 32 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Chicago has 18 other hiking trails listed on AllParx, including Lakefront Trail - Fullerton - 2400 N, Lakefront Trail - Ohio Street Beach - 600N and North Branch Trail South End at Gompers Park.