Distance

0.5 mi to summit

1.0 mi total

Elevation

450 ft start

Vertical

123 ft gain

Time

20 min to summit

1 hr 10 min total

Nice scenic hike to the top of Starved Rock on a hot and muggy day. Great views of the Illinois River as well as Lover's Leap to the east which we hiked to after Starved Rock.

Route to summit

None

loop
Obstacles

weather

Key gear

mountaineering boots, GPS device