Adjacent to Starved Rock, Matthiessen offers equally beautiful dells and canyons with fewer crowds. Features the Giant's Bathtub formation, Cedar Point overlook, and beautiful waterfall-fed pools along 5.5 miles of trails.
Good to know
- Hours
- Daily 8:00 AM – sunset
- Best for
- hiking, photography, waterfalls, nature
Location
2500 IL-178, Utica, IL 61373
41.3108, -88.8739 View on map
Tips for visiting
- Much less crowded than Starved Rock. Trails can be slippery
- wear hiking boots. No food available
- bring your own.