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Wildcat Canyon East Platform – La Salle Canyon Waterfall loop from North Utica

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United States
Illinois
Lasalle County

Wildcat Canyon East Platform – La Salle Canyon Waterfall loop from North Utica

Moderate

3.4

(26)

43

hikers

Wildcat Canyon East Platform – La Salle Canyon Waterfall loop from North Utica

03:28

12.9km

160m

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: July 1, 2026

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Starved Rock State Park

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2.96 km

Trail along Kickapoo, Sac & Aurora Canyons

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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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2

3.73 km

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

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3

4.27 km

French Canyon

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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 …

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4

6.20 km

Wildcat Canyon East Platform

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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 …

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7.56 km

La Salle Canyon Waterfall

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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 …

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9.54 km

View of the Illinois River

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7

9.61 km

Wildcat Canyon

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Wildcat Canyon is one of the most impressive and popular canyons in Starved Rock State Park. It is known for:
• The highest waterfall in the park: approximately 70 feet …

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10.9 km

Rock Formation by the Stream

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Beautiful rock formations intertwined with the fauna

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12.9 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.07 km

3.59 km

3.27 km

Surfaces

6.45 km

3.27 km

1.41 km

1.29 km

502 m

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