Illinois Prairie Path condition in this monsoon season

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Permalink Reply by Brett Miller on August 5, 2014 at 9:21pm

FYI, it was bone dry. That limestone really holds up well, even after the steady downpours that resulted in flash flooding alerts last night.

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Permalink Reply by Brett Miller on January 14, 2016 at 12:00pm

Anyone out there have any current conditions of the IPP, specifically from Forest Park to Lombard? I'd sure appreciate an update if anyone's been on the path recently.

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Permalink Reply by Chris Hainey on January 14, 2016 at 2:15pm

Elmhurst segment has long sections covered in ice.

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Permalink Reply by Tim Heckman on January 14, 2016 at 4:54pm

Bellwood usually plows, but Maywood is spotty at best, as well as the portion in Forest Park between the train station parking lot west to the river. I haven't been on it in a few days, but based on my experience, 1st to 17th will not be clear. I ride Madison Street through Maywood in the morning, but usually take Maywood Drive and other small side streets south of the path in the evening when the path is not clear.

I will be riding tonight, so I will update with fresh conditions from Mannheim east.

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Permalink Reply by Tim Heckman on January 14, 2016 at 8:19pm

It was surprisingly clear from Mannheim east this evening. There is ice, but you can almost always find a clean line. I rode in the dark on studded tires, but with due care and caution, and non slick tires, it is rideable.

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Permalink Reply by Brett Miller on January 16, 2016 at 8:51am

Thanks for the updates, they have proved helpful. While I typically ride the IPP, I'm getting out on the path for a long run, so I'll also update conditions. Not headed to Noon Whistle, unfortunately. Not this time, at least!

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Permalink Reply by Brett Miller on January 16, 2016 at 9:25pm

FYI, when the IPP turns from asphalt to crushed limestone west of 294, the IPP is solidly iced over. Before that, it is passable. C'mon spring!!

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