The Chainlink2024-03-29T09:25:02ZAndrew Fhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AndrewF569https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/63609113?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://thechainlink.org/forum/topic/listForContributor?groupUrl=chicagoland-bicycle-trails&user=36hg9iy3r5iox&feed=yes&xn_auth=noLake Front Path/Trail (LFP/LFT)tag:thechainlink.org,2017-05-05:2211490:Topic:10539162017-05-05T13:10:06.444ZAndrew Fhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AndrewF569
<p>News and updates for the Chicago Lake Front Path</p>
<p>News and updates for the Chicago Lake Front Path</p> Channel Trailtag:thechainlink.org,2017-05-03:2211490:Topic:10532892017-05-03T04:00:48.150ZAndrew Fhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AndrewF569
<p>News and Conditions</p>
<p>Channel Trail starts just North of Lawrence, along side the Chicago River</p>
<p>News and Conditions</p>
<p>Channel Trail starts just North of Lawrence, along side the Chicago River</p> Big Marshtag:thechainlink.org,2017-05-02:2211490:Topic:10529582017-05-02T15:15:21.030ZAndrew Fhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AndrewF569
<p>Big Marsh News and Updates on Trail Conditions</p>
<p>Big Marsh News and Updates on Trail Conditions</p> North Branch Trailtag:thechainlink.org,2017-05-02:2211490:Topic:10530112017-05-02T14:45:17.287ZAndrew Fhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AndrewF569
<p>updates and conditions for North Branch Trail</p>
<p>updates and conditions for North Branch Trail</p> User counts on Cal-Sag Trailtag:thechainlink.org,2015-11-16:2211490:Topic:9551302015-11-16T14:03:37.279ZAndrew Fhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AndrewF569
<p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Palos Heights Parks & Rec. did a survey using automated counters between September 7 and 27. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">8,664 trips recorded at Lake Katherine </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">2,181 trips recorded at Oak Park spur </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Palos Heights Parks & Rec. did a survey using automated counters between September 7 and 27. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">8,664 trips recorded at Lake Katherine </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">2,181 trips recorded at Oak Park spur </span></p> Cal-Sag Trailtag:thechainlink.org,2015-10-22:2211490:Topic:9510822015-10-22T16:32:42.713ZAndrew Fhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AndrewF569
<p>-The Calumet-Saganashkee Trail runs 26 miles from Lemont to Burnham. <br/>-Miles 0 thru 14 (west segment) opened in June 2015, completion in 2017.<br/>-Connects to Centennial Trail, Tinley Creek trail, Major Taylor Trail and Burnham Greenway. Access from 3 different Metra lines.</p>
<p>-Map at <a href="http://www.calsagtrail.org/map/">http://www.calsagtrail.org/map/</a></p>
<p>-The Calumet-Saganashkee Trail runs 26 miles from Lemont to Burnham. <br/>-Miles 0 thru 14 (west segment) opened in June 2015, completion in 2017.<br/>-Connects to Centennial Trail, Tinley Creek trail, Major Taylor Trail and Burnham Greenway. Access from 3 different Metra lines.</p>
<p>-Map at <a href="http://www.calsagtrail.org/map/">http://www.calsagtrail.org/map/</a></p> Centennial Trail event Saturday 10/17tag:thechainlink.org,2015-10-16:2211490:Topic:9499832015-10-16T19:58:11.255ZAndrew Fhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AndrewF569
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<p>It's been 2 1/2 years since the <a href="https://www.mwrd.org/" target="_blank">Metropolitan Water Reclamaition District</a> shut down the Centennial Trail in southwest suburban Chicagoland (<a href="http://trailsforillinois.tumblr.com/search/centennial+trail">link to our Tumblr posts about it</a>). They've spent that time expanding the nearby McCook Quarry to serve as a giant water reservoir, providing flooding relief for the southwest side. And they've topped that off with…</p>
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<p>It's been 2 1/2 years since the <a href="https://www.mwrd.org/" target="_blank">Metropolitan Water Reclamaition District</a> shut down the Centennial Trail in southwest suburban Chicagoland (<a href="http://trailsforillinois.tumblr.com/search/centennial+trail">link to our Tumblr posts about it</a>). They've spent that time expanding the nearby McCook Quarry to serve as a giant water reservoir, providing flooding relief for the southwest side. And they've topped that off with rebuilding & reimagining the Centennial Trail.</p>
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</table> North Branch Trail & Skokie Lagoon looptag:thechainlink.org,2014-07-03:2211490:Topic:8358762014-07-03T18:55:58.884ZAndrew Fhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AndrewF569
<p>Use this for trail updates and conditions on the North Branch Trail as well as the loop around the Skokie Lagoon. Post up trail conditions, warnings, issues, especially during the rainy season when sections will flood but aren't marked.</p>
<p>Use this for trail updates and conditions on the North Branch Trail as well as the loop around the Skokie Lagoon. Post up trail conditions, warnings, issues, especially during the rainy season when sections will flood but aren't marked.</p> Burnham Greenwaytag:thechainlink.org,2014-06-09:2211490:Topic:8257362014-06-09T01:07:05.790ZAndrew Fhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AndrewF569
<p>This is a great trail that starts at 100th & Ewing to the north (along 41). The greenway goes through Eggers Grove and right to Wolf Lake. It transitions into the Pennsy Greenway to the south with a couple mile break in the middle because of the railyard.</p>
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<p>It's usually in great shape when I ride it. I am also friends with a treekeeper who is leading an effort to plant trees up and down the path for the past 5~10 years or so. People who live next to the path are asked to…</p>
<p>This is a great trail that starts at 100th & Ewing to the north (along 41). The greenway goes through Eggers Grove and right to Wolf Lake. It transitions into the Pennsy Greenway to the south with a couple mile break in the middle because of the railyard.</p>
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<p>It's usually in great shape when I ride it. I am also friends with a treekeeper who is leading an effort to plant trees up and down the path for the past 5~10 years or so. People who live next to the path are asked to adopt the trees, which means watering (needed especially when young) and general maintenance and everybody benefits!</p>
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I will post in here when I hear of efforts to plant more trees/beautify.<br />
Also, this is a good place to post info about the condition of the trail. Pennsy Greenwaytag:thechainlink.org,2014-04-21:2211490:Topic:8141012014-04-21T17:49:01.983ZAndrew Fhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AndrewF569
<p><a href="http://www.traillink.com/trail/pennsy-greenway.aspx" target="_blank">The Pennsy Greenway</a> between Calumet City, IL, and Schererville, IN. Do not confuse with Pennsy Trail to the east of Indianapolis.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.traillink.com/trail/pennsy-greenway.aspx" target="_blank">The Pennsy Greenway</a> between Calumet City, IL, and Schererville, IN. Do not confuse with Pennsy Trail to the east of Indianapolis.</p>