State Parks

Starved Rock State Park Hiking Trails: Best Hikes, Canyons, Waterfalls & 2026 Closures

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Waterfall in a sandstone canyon on the Starved Rock State Park hiking trails, Illinois

The best Starved Rock State Park hiking trails, with round-trip distances, difficulty, which canyons are closed in 2026, the trail map color system, parking, waterfall season, eagle watching and simple 2-hour, half-day and full-day plans.

Hiking at Ricketts Glen State Park: Best Trails, All 22 Waterfalls & Tips (2026)

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Ganoga Falls, the 94-foot tallest waterfall on the Falls Trail at Ricketts Glen State Park, Pennsylvania

A simple guide to hiking at Ricketts Glen State Park, Pennsylvania: the 7.2-mile and 3.2-mile Falls Trail loops, easy trails like Evergreen to Adams Falls, all 22 waterfalls with heights, parking, difficulty, best time, winter rules and 1- and 2-day plans.