Starved Rock State Park

Hike Name: Starved Rock State Park Location: central IL Length: up to 13 miles Submitted by: Jason B. Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more Illinois trail reviews Illinois national parks Illinois state parks
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Description
This is my favorite tent camping and dayhiking in Illinois. Unbelievable beauty and lots of vertical hiking make this the place to hook newbie backpackers. This really deserves a 4.5 rating instead of just 4. I would give this a 5 of 5, but it gets quite busy in the warm months. But if you go between November and March, you may just end up being alone in the prettiest area in Illinois north of the Shawnee.

Directions to Hike
I-39 southbound: South to I-80 east (exit #59). Go 2 miles to exit #81 (Rt. 178, Utica). Go south (right) 3 miles on Rt. 178 and follow the signs into the Park.

I-39 northbound: North to Exit #48 (Tonica exit). Go east (right) for approximately 5 miles to the T-intersection, which is Rt. 178. Go north (left) for approximately 5 miles and follow the signs into the Park.

I-80 Eastbound and Westbound: Get off at exit #81 (Rt.178, Utica). Go south 3 miles on Rt. 178 and follow the signs into the Park.

From the Chicago area: Take I-294 or I-355 south to I-55. Take I-55 south to I-80. Go west on I-80, 45 miles to Exit #81 (Rt. 178, Utica). Go south (left) 3 miles on Rt. 178 and follow the signs into the Park.

Contact Information
P.O. Box 509
Utica, IL 61373
815.667.4726

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