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Starved Rock State Park Loop via Starved Rock, Lovers Leap Overlook, Eagle Cliff Overlook, Beehive Overlook, Wildcat Canyon and Pontiac Canyon
This scenic loop hike through Starved Rock State Park offers a series of rewarding overlooks, each with its own panoramic views of the Illinois River and sandstone cliffs. Starting at Starved Rock, the route takes you through several notable spots like Lovers Leap and Eagle Cliff, where sweeping views of the river and the surrounding forest canopy are most vibrant in spring and fall. As you descend toward Wildcat and Pontiac Canyons, you'll encounter dramatic rock formations and cascading waterfalls that highlight the park’s unique natural beauty and geological history. #Hiking #Loop #River #Cliff #Waterfall #Forest #Nature
- Distance: 2.6 mi
- Elevation gain: 390 ft
- Maximum elevation: 584 ft
- Elevation loss: 384 ft
- Minimum elevation: 469 ft
- Moving time: 1 h 22 m
- Moving speed: 1.9 mph
- Maximum speed: 3.8 mph
- Total time: 1 h 34 m
- Global speed: 1.6 mph
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Trail profile
- Distance: 2.6 mi
- Elevation gain: 390 ft
- Maximum elevation: 584 ft
- Elevation loss: 384 ft
- Minimum elevation: 469 ft
- Moving time: 1 h 22 m
- Moving speed: 1.9 mph
- Maximum speed: 3.8 mph
- Total time: 1 h 34 m
- Global speed: 1.6 mph
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Name: Starved Rock State Park Loop via Starved Rock, Lovers Leap Overlook, Eagle Cliff Overlook, Beehive Overlook, Wildcat Canyon and Pontiac Canyon trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: Aurora Canyon Trail, LaSalle County, Illinois, 61373, United States (41.32183 -88.99406)
End: Aurora Canyon Trail, LaSalle County, Illinois, 61373, United States (41.32150 -88.99384)
Coordinates: 41.31599 -88.99406 41.32183 -88.98230
Topography: LaSalle County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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