Illinois Canyon – Council Overhang loop from Parking #28 @ Starved Rock

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Illinois Canyon – Council Overhang loop from Parking #28 @ Starved Rock

Easy

3.5

(28)

hikers

Illinois Canyon – Council Overhang loop from Parking #28 @ Starved Rock

01:01

3.78km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Starved Rock State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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256 m

Illinois Canyon

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

Illinois Canyon is the easternmost canyon in Starved Rock State Park. In contrast to the other canyons in the eastern part of the State Park, this trail does not include …

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2.64 km

Council Overhang

Highlight • Cave

Along the walk to or from Ottawa Canyon and Kaskaskia Canyon, make sure to take a look at 40 feet high and 30 feet deep 'Council Overhang'. It is said, …

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2.88 km

Ottawa Canyon Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

At the end of Ottawa Canyon, you will reach the waterfalls of the same name. The 45 feet high waterfalls are falling down from the grotto, so you can actually walk around the down streaming water.

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3.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.78 km

Surfaces

2.41 km

697 m

413 m

268 m