Starved Rock State Park
check with the trail manager for updated details before visiting.
Starved Rock State Park
State
Backcountry Trail
- Length
11 miles
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- Route Type
out & back
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The park's 18 canyons feature vertical walls of moss-covered stone formed by glacial meltwater that slice dramatically through tree-covered sandstone bluffs.
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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Hiking/WalkingPublic Contact
Starved Rock State ParkP.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