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Rock Formation by the Stream – Wildcat Canyon East Platform loop from Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center

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United States

Illinois

Lasalle County

Rock Formation by the Stream – Wildcat Canyon East Platform loop from Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center

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Rock Formation by the Stream – Wildcat Canyon East Platform loop from Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center

00:57

3.52km

50m

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: July 20, 2026

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Starved Rock State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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285 m

Trail Map of Starved Rock State Park

Highlight • Rest Area

695 m

Rock Formation by the Stream

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful rock formations intertwined with the fauna

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1.57 km

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 waterfall in the park and is the deepest canyon (90 feet) as well. It is the only spot in Starved Rock State Park where ice climbing is allowed in wintertime.

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2.79 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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2.87 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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3.52 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.70 km

498 m

213 m

Surfaces

1.35 km

779 m

690 m

467 m

124 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 29 July

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Rock Formation by the Stream – Wildcat Canyon East Platform loop from Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center

Trail Map of Starved Rock State Park

Rock Formation by the Stream

Tree Trunk with Shelf Fungi

Wildcat Canyon East Platform

Starved Rock Lodge Terrace

Stairs from Starved Rock Lodge to Visitor Center

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