Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

United States

Illinois

Lasalle County

Starved Rock State Park full loop

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

United States

Illinois

Lasalle County

Starved Rock State Park full loop

Hard

5.0

(5)

hikers

Starved Rock State Park full loop

05:10

19.1km

270m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2025

Download GPX

Save

Move start point

Edit route

Navigate

Send to Phone

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Starved Rock State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

631 m

Starved Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Starved Rock State Park is characterized by numerous canyons. Before Europeans arrived, the area was inhabited by Native Americans, the Illiniwek. According to legend in the late 18th century this …

Tip by

1.49 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 …

Tip by

2.40 km

Lover's Leap Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lover's Leap Overlook lies at the loop of the same name and offers nice views of the Illinois River. Furthermore, you can see 'Lover's Leap' that relates to two lovers …

Tip by

4.26 km

La Salle Canyon Waterfall

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

La Salle Canyon is one of the busiest and most popular canyons in Starved Rock State Park. But concerning to many people, it's also the most beautiful one and therefore …

Tip by

6.36 km

Owl Canyon Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy the view of Owl Canyon and Illinois River flowing by, from this overlook. Depending on the season there will be some trees blocking the view but you can still get a nice glance.

Tip by

7.73 km

Hennepin Canyon Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hennepin Canyon Overlook is situated close to the Canyon of the same name. It offers mostly nice views of Illinois River flowing by below you. To get there, it is …

Tip by

8.59 km

Council Overhang

Highlight • Cave

Along the walk to or from Ottawa Canyon and Kaskaskia Canyon, make sure to take a look at 40 feet high and 30 feet deep 'Council Overhang'. It is said, …

Tip by

8.83 km

Ottawa Canyon Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

At the end of Ottawa Canyon, you will reach the waterfalls of the same name. The 45 feet high waterfalls are falling down from the grotto, so you can actually walk around the down streaming water.

Tip by

9.05 km

Kaskaskia Canyon

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

Compared to its sister, 'Ottawa Canyon', 'Kaskaskia Canyon' doesn't include walls of the same height but is narrower and darker´. When you reach the waterfalls at the end of the …

Tip by

10.6 km

Illinois Canyon

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

Illinois Canyon is the easternmost canyon in Starved Rock State Park. In contrast to the other canyons in the eastern part of the State Park, this trail does not include …

Tip by

17.5 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 …

Tip by

19.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

2.23 km

211 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

4.68 km

2.20 km

1.19 km

293 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

Wednesday 3 December

0°C

-18°C

100 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

This route was planned by komoot.

Nearby routes

Moderate

4.9

236

East Canyons loop — Starved Rock State Park

02:12h

8.12km

110m

Easy

5.0

French Canyon, Lover's Leap, & Wildcat Canyon loop — Starved Rock State Park

01:23h

5.01km

90m

Hard

5.0

Starved Rock State Park full loop

05:10h

19.1km

270m

Easy

5.0

Saint Louis Canyon — Starved Rock State Park

01:05h

4.09km

40m

Easy

4.7

Matthiessen State Park loop

01:03h

3.99km

40m

Easy

4.0

Buffalo Loop — Buffalo Rock State Park

01:14h

4.65km

40m

Easy

4.0

Starved Rock & Lover's Leap loops — Starved Rock State Park

00:54h

3.30km

40m

Easy

La Salle Canyon via Owl Canyon Overlook — Starved Rock State Park

01:07h

4.02km

70m

Moderate

5.0

Illinois, Kaskaskia, & La Salle Canyons — Starved Rock State Park

03:12h

11.9km

150m

Easy

5.0

Ottawa Canyon & Kaskaskia Canyon — Starved Rock State Park

00:29h

1.81km

20m

Easy

5.0

Illinois Canyon Trail — Starved Rock State Park

00:31h

1.95km

20m

Easy

5.0

Hennepin Canyon Overlook via Owl Canyon Overlook — Starved Rock State Park

01:02h

3.88km

40m

Starved Rock State Park full loop

Starved Rock

French Canyon

Lover's Leap Overlook

La Salle Canyon Waterfall

Owl Canyon Overlook

Hennepin Canyon Overlook

Council Overhang

Ottawa Canyon Waterfall

Kaskaskia Canyon

Illinois Canyon

Wildcat Canyon East Platform

Nearby routes

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️