Starved Rock State Park Loop via Wildcat Canyon Waterfall, Sandstone Point Overlook, LaSalle Canyon, Beehive Overlook, Eagle Cliff Overlook and Lovers Leap Overlook
This loop hike through Starved Rock State Park, featuring Wildcat Canyon Waterfall, LaSalle Canyon, and several overlooks, offers a rich blend of natural beauty. Hikers will encounter stunning waterfalls, striking sandstone cliffs, and panoramic views of the Illinois River. Each stop, from the serene LaSalle Canyon Falls to the breathtaking vistas at Eagle Cliff and Lovers Leap, showcases the park’s diverse landscapes, making this trail a rewarding experience for nature enthusiasts. #Hiking #Loop #River #Waterfall #Canyon #Forest #Nature
- Distance: 4.4 mi
- Elevation gain: 193 m
- Maximum elevation: 183 m
- Elevation loss: 193 m
- Minimum elevation: 142 m
- Moving time: 1 h 52 m
- Moving speed: 2.4 mph
- Maximum speed: 5.4 mph
- Total time: 2 h 6 m
- Global speed: 2.1 mph
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- Distance: 4.4 mi
- Elevation gain: 193 m
- Maximum elevation: 183 m
- Elevation loss: 193 m
- Minimum elevation: 142 m
- Moving time: 1 h 52 m
- Moving speed: 2.4 mph
- Maximum speed: 5.4 mph
- Total time: 2 h 6 m
- Global speed: 2.1 mph
About this trail
Name: Starved Rock State Park Loop via Wildcat Canyon Waterfall, Sandstone Point Overlook, LaSalle Canyon, Beehive Overlook, Eagle Cliff Overlook and Lovers Leap Overlook trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: Aurora Canyon Trail, LaSalle County, Illinois, 61373, United States (41.32205 -88.99375)
End: Aurora Canyon Trail, LaSalle County, Illinois, 61373, United States (41.32193 -88.99422)
Coordinates: 41.31114 -88.99422 41.32205 -88.96952
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