38F with face stinging ice pellets but otherwise periods of sunshine and wind my Gortex and fleece provided relative comfort as I tackled The Greenbelt Forest Preserve. Smooth running on wide hard pack crushed rock trail loops. There is a claim that this natural habitat of Oak trees and swamp was farmed at one time by decedents of freed slaves. Also that Green Bay Road, which splits the preserve, sits atop the mid-continental divide. There would appear to be some history to the place. Had a stare down encounter with this handsome creature otherwise I had the place to myself. I would imagine that the area is quite picturesque during the green season.