By ilbob in May, 2012
I have driven along this path many times going down Rollins Road when we go to visit my wife's relatives that live in the area. It is not a scenic path. Going from the western terminus is a train parking area, a train station, a sewer plant, a concrete plant, and another train station. There are assorted business and residential areas along the way as one proceeds east. It passes by a Dog and Suds that sometimes has car shows.
It is located in the right of way between Rollins Road and the train tracks the whole way over to Grant's Woods.
It is paved and seems to be in good condition. There are benches labeled as being provided by the Lake County Transportation Department as one goes along the path. I seem to recall receptacles for litter as well. Not much in the way of shade. A few trees here and there. I think I recall at least one water fountain.
The far west terminus you might be able to park at the small shopping mall there, but I would not bet on it.
I do see a fair number of people using the path when we go by. It is not my cup of tea though.
For some reason the signs on the path call it the East Chain O' Lakes Bike Path. That makes me think there might be one or more other Chain O' Lakes Bike Path(s) as well, but I don't recall ever seeing any so labeled.
By brthompson in September, 2010
I should note that the trail continues through the Grant Woods Forest Preserve, but this section of the trail is unpaved but in very good condition.