Near Connecting Trail - Starved Rock
Waterfall leading down the canyon.
Near Connecting Trail - Starved Rock
Fall colors at Starved Rock State Park.
Near Connecting Trail - Starved Rock
River Overlook.
Near Connecting Trail - Starved Rock
Scenic overlook facing northwest on top of Starved Rock.
Near Connecting Trail - Starved Rock
DAMn!! view.

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Hike Trail

Connecting Trail - Starved Rock

3.0 (2 Ratings)
A short climb to panoramic views of the river and beyond.
0.3
mi
Distance
90
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekViews
Access Issues
Starved Rock State Park is open from dawn to dusk.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.34mi
Distance
90ft
Elevation Gain
92ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
571ft
High Point
471ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Connecting Trail - Starved Rock follows a short climb to the park's namesake. The grade is moderate, but plenty of steps will have your legs feeling the burn if you rush to the top. Once there, enjoy the panoramic views of the river, dam, islands, and nearby landmarks.

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Contributors
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