I had hoped for a ride along the Illinois & Michigan Canal Trail. Unfortunately, I didn't get far before the trail was blocked off and closed. (This photo is looking back at the place where I had crossed to the south side of the canal.)
There didn't seem to be a way to ride around the bad section of the I&M canal trail, but at least there was a bridge to cross over and then continue my ride on the public roads on the north side.
