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Wildcat Canyon East Platform – View of the Illinois River loop from Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center

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Wildcat Canyon East Platform – View of the Illinois River loop from Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center

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Wildcat Canyon East Platform – View of the Illinois River loop from Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center

00:49

2.95km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Starved Rock State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

290 m

Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

2

1.02 km

Rock Formation by the Stream

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful rock formations intertwined with the fauna

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3

1.41 km

Stairs from Starved Rock Lodge to Visitor Center

Highlight • Trail

Steep staircase. Try to make this part of your hike going down. Going up can be quite challenging

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4

1.49 km

Starved Rock Lodge Terrace

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A good place to rest after hiking the starved rock area. The terrace serves refreshments until 9 pm in summer. The architecture is a traditional wood structure. Definitely worth visiting.

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5

2.61 km

Tree Trunk with Shelf Fungi

Highlight • Natural

6

2.66 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

2.87 km

View of the Illinois River

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

2.94 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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2.95 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.13 km

604 m

216 m

Surfaces

1.16 km

842 m

604 m

201 m

150 m

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