Starved Rock State Park

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This information is a public record of the 1981 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Starved Rock State Park

State Backcountry Trail
  • Length
    11 miles
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  • Route Type
    out & back

The park's 18 canyons feature vertical walls of moss-covered stone formed by glacial meltwater that slice dramatically through tree-covered sandstone bluffs.

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Location: At Starved Rock State Park just E of I-180 near Spring Valley.

  • States: Illinois
  • Counties: LaSalle

Starved Rock State Park on the Illinois River bluff in La Salle County is one of Illinois' most beautiful destinations. The park's 18 canyons feature vertical walls of moss-covered stone formed by glacial meltwater that slice dramatically through tree-covered sandstone bluffs. More than 13 miles of trails allow access to waterfalls, fed season runoff or natural springs, sandstone overhangs, and spectacular overlooks. Lush vegetation supports abundant wildlife, white oak, cedar, and pine grow on drier, sandy bluff tops.

Starved Rock State Park's cultural history can be traced to 8000 B.C., with Native American tribes and European explorers documenting villages and encampments near the park along the banks of the Illinois River. The park's name is derived from a Native American legend of a band of Illiniwek who died of starvation atop the 125-foot sandstone butte.

Recreational opportunities abound, from hiking to camping to fishing, boating, and hunting.

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Allowed Uses:

Hiking/Walking

Public Contact

Starved Rock State Park
P.O. Box 509
Utica, IL 61373
[email protected]

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

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  • Certified as an NRT
    Jan 11, 1981
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