Checkpoint. Sunny at the start, clouded up and cooled down about halfway back to the start, 39 degrees at the start, warmed up a bit to 46 or so by mid-ride, moderate SW winds. Dressed perfect for the conditions, never really got cold or too hot. While these are mostly great trails in Lake County, they were a bit wet and soft after Saturday's rain, so it was high rolling resistance the whole ride. Some gorgeous scenery throughout, would definitely do this route again, even with the 1 Hour+ drive up to Independence Grove. I would have to say the most impressive part was Fourth Lake Forest Preserve up in Gurnee. The trail was a boardwalk through a wetland area that had to be over a quarter mile long - see cover photo which was taken about halfway across the wetlands. McDonald Lake at the Northernmost point is also an impressive natural area.