French Canyon – Wildcat Canyon East Platform loop from Owl Canyon

Hiking trails & Routes

United States

Illinois

Lasalle County

French Canyon – Wildcat Canyon East Platform loop from Owl Canyon

Easy

4.6

(3364)

13,300

hikers

French Canyon – Wildcat Canyon East Platform loop from Owl Canyon

01:42

6.22km

90m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

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Starved Rock State Park

Waypoints

Start point

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1.46 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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1.83 km

French Canyon

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

If you arrived at the Visitor Center of Starved Rock State Park, French Canyon will be the closest canyon and therefore the shortest hike you can do. Thanks to its …

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4.11 km

Wildcat Canyon East Platform

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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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4.81 km

Sandstone Point Overlook

Viewpoint

6.22 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.86 km

2.24 km

Surfaces

2.24 km

1.85 km

1.37 km

572 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

27°C

17°C

15 %

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Comments

October 17, 2025,Starved Rock State Park + Illinois River

Hi Everybody, good friends at komoot, I had another (more serious) health scare that landed me in the hospital. This was our first major outing since then. It is wonderful (and I am grateful) to be back out and active. I spent some time catching up on all the great tours you have shared throughout the world. I have a …