Illinois Canyon – Wildcat Canyon East Platform loop from Parking #27 @ Starved Rock

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United States

Illinois

Lasalle County

Illinois Canyon – Wildcat Canyon East Platform loop from Parking #27 @ Starved Rock

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17,537

hikers

Illinois Canyon – Wildcat Canyon East Platform loop from Parking #27 @ Starved Rock

03:27

12.8km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Starved Rock State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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585 m

Illinois Canyon

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

Illinois Canyon is the easternmost canyon in Starved Rock State Park. In contrast to the other canyons in the eastern part of the State Park, this trail does not include …

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7.75 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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7.91 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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7.99 km

View of the Illinois River

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.3 km

Owl Canyon Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy the view of Owl Canyon and Illinois River flowing by, from this overlook. Depending on the season there will be some trees blocking the view but you can still get a nice glance.

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11.7 km

Hennepin Canyon Overlook

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Hennepin Canyon Overlook is situated close to the Canyon of the same name. It offers mostly nice views of Illinois River flowing by below you. To get there, it is …

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12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.88 km

1.75 km

1.49 km

608 m

Surfaces

5.28 km