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Hydroelectric plant – Lover's Leap Overlook loop from Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center

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Hydroelectric plant – Lover's Leap Overlook loop from Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center

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Hydroelectric plant – Lover's Leap Overlook loop from Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center

02:27

8.97km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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, 2026

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Starved Rock State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.74 km

Saint Louis Canyon Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

With a height of 80 feet, Saint Louis Canyon Waterfall belongs to the highest waterfalls in Starved Rock State Park. The waterfall is fed by a spring and therefore lasts …

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2.92 km

Trail along Kickapoo, Sac & Aurora Canyons

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

While hiking among this unnamed trail, you will pass three canyons: Kickapoo Canyon, Sac Canyon and Aurora Canyon. Expect multiple nice, small waterfalls and views into the canyons as you walk along.

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3.75 km

Starved Rock Lodge Terrace

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A good place to rest after hiking the starved rock area. The terrace serves refreshments until 9 pm in summer. The architecture is a traditional wood structure. Definitely worth visiting.

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4.21 km

Rock Formation by the Stream

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful rock formations intertwined with the fauna

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4.94 km

Dam Technical Specifications
• Type: Gravity dam
• Length: 400 meters
• Height: Up to 10 meters
• Spillway: Controlled, for regulating water discharge
• Lock: Navigation lock measuring 110 x 600 feet for shipping

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5.12 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 …

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6.09 km

Stairs from Starved Rock Lodge to Visitor Center

Highlight • Trail

Steep staircase. Try to make this part of your hike going down. Going up can be quite challenging

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8.97 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.80 km

2.80 km

1.36 km

1.00 km

Surfaces

3.80 km

1.40 km

1.36 km

1.15 km

919 m

325 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 25 August

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Hydroelectric plant – Lover's Leap Overlook loop from Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center

Saint Louis Canyon Waterfall

Trail along Kickapoo, Sac & Aurora Canyons

Starved Rock Lodge Terrace

Rock Formation by the Stream