606 Status?

Slightly off-topic, but I've got some cross-country skis and was thinking of hitting the 606 this weekend. How's the snow cover at the moment? Or anyone else know of good trails I can get to via Metra? 

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Permalink Reply by Geoffrey Harding on January 3, 2018 at 4:29am

The 606 was nearly totally clear of snow this morning. 

Permalink Reply by Joe Schmoe on January 3, 2018 at 6:35am

Thanks. I might just try the lakefront. Best public transit option I could find is 2 hours each way, and I'd still need a $10 Lyft ride to get to the trailhead. 

Permalink Reply by Joe Schmoe on January 3, 2018 at 9:39am

No skis on Metra? Boooo. 

Permalink Reply by Allan on January 6, 2018 at 3:20am

Weird, Metra doesn't permit skis? Even in the luggage storage area on the upper level of the train? That's really strange.

Permalink Reply by Joe Schmoe on January 8, 2018 at 8:29am

Yeah, I know. But then it's Metra, so it's whatever the hell the conductor feels like that day. Ended up renting a car and going out to the Indiana Dunes. Really nice spot. Only fell 4 times. 

Permalink Reply by Allan on February 6, 2018 at 3:43am

At least you got there somehow, and got to ski. Yeah, the operating rules for commuter trains can be odd at times(i.e. the prohibition of NICTD/South Shore in not letting bikers get off the train at low level stations, for their pilot bike program). You'd think Metra and NICTD would want to find a way to permit skis to be taken on the train, though!

Permalink Reply by Joe Schmoe on February 6, 2018 at 6:22am

If you hold them upright, they don't even take up any room!  They fit on the bus just fine. Got some weird looks from people on the #81. 

Permalink Reply by Alex Z on January 8, 2018 at 3:54am

Went running on the 606 between Leavitt and Wood on Saturday and Sunday--was impressed how clean it was!

Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on January 17, 2018 at 2:16pm

The Des Plaines River trail can be accessed by CTA, bus, and Metra. Or, you can ski at any of the city golf courses.

of course, you can always strap your skis to your top tube and ride to a trailend

Permalink Reply by Joe Schmoe on January 18, 2018 at 6:35am

I hit up the Marovitz course Tuesday PM. It was pretty nice. Though trying to go down Cricket Hill was a big mistake.  I don't ride in the salt, too lazy to change out my drivetrain and no storage space for a beater. 

Permalink Reply by Joe Schmoe on February 7, 2018 at 9:41am

Thank you! I'll pick up a ski bag for next season. 

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