Henry Voros
Google
Trail Series, Part 39
After enjoying runs along the Lakefront Trail during the Summer months, longing for an opportunity to experience new segments of this trail during the Winter months seemed inevitable.
The change in seasons brought no changes to the noted benefits described in my previous review. The trail still feels safe, is well maintained (in this case being salted to prevent slipping), and still includes terrific views of Lake Michigan.
I’ve run through many harbors on the West Coast, but can’t recall a single one that experiences a complete migration of smaller vessels to friendlier waters in advance of the oncoming deep freeze that eventually entirely consumes it. 🥶
During the Winter months the trail remains well traveled and provides an opportunity to imagine that the vocal geese in the area are providing their warmest encouragement with each of your strides. 🏃
In addition to the chorus of the local geese contingent, if you listen closely enough you’ll hear the groans of the ice shards lazily grinding up against one another along the shoreline.
On a clear day you’ll enjoy tremendous views of the downtown Chicago skyline and also the seemingly limitless horizon out onto Lake Michigan.
And that’s…Henry’s Take.
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