State Park

the 19th century by La Salle zinc tycoon Frederick William known as Deer Park, earning still remains one of your best the grand Cascade Falls and the jaw dropping Giants

Bathtub. The trails above the bluffs are graded, relaxed enough for any novice hiker

Waterfalls

are active dependent on how much rain the area has seen. This makes spring an ideal

Scenic Hikes

time to explore the park!

Beyond a few sets of stairs to enter the dells and a handful of trails surrounding the brim of the canyon, much of your park exploring will be done by hopping across stepping stones, splashing through shallow creeks, and shuffling along narrow sandstone-lined pathways. With its narrow sandstone canyons and dense tree canopy, Matthiessen feels in many ways like the perfect counterpoint to Starved Rock’s winding trails and steep bluff vistas.