Lover's Leap Overlook – Wildcat Canyon East Platform loop from Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center

Hiking trails & Routes

United States

Illinois

Lasalle County

Lover's Leap Overlook – Wildcat Canyon East Platform loop from Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center

Easy

4.6

(7609)

10,000

hikers

Lover's Leap Overlook – Wildcat Canyon East Platform loop from Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center

01:03

3.87km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Starved Rock State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

249 m

Trail Map of Starved Rock State Park

Highlight • Rest Area

659 m

Rock Formation by the Stream

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful rock formations intertwined with the fauna

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1.25 km

Lover's Leap Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lover's Leap Overlook lies at the loop of the same name and offers nice views of the Illinois River. Furthermore, you can see 'Lover's Leap' that relates to two lovers …

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1.43 km

Dam Technical Specifications
• Type: Gravity dam
• Length: 400 meters
• Height: Up to 10 meters
• Spillway: Controlled, for regulating water discharge
• Lock: Navigation lock measuring 110 x 600 feet for shipping

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1.72 km

Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

2.01 km

Wildcat Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

Wildcat Canyon is one of the most impressive and popular canyons in Starved Rock State Park. It is known for:
• The highest waterfall in the park: approximately 70 feet …

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2.09 km

View of the Illinois River

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.30 km

Wildcat Canyon East Platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the eastern platform of Wildcat Canyon, you get a great view of the canyon and waterfall from above. With a height of 70 feet, Wildcat Canyon has the tallest …

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3.87 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.07 km

800 m

Surfaces

1.78 km

800 m

504 m