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Buffalo Rock State Park is located on a bluff which once was an island in the Illinois River. Now standing majestically on the north bank, this promontory affords a magnificent, sweeping view of the Illinois River.
Buffalo Rock State Park & Effigy Tumuli is an Illinois state park on 298 acres (121 ha) in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. The park sits across the Illinois River from Starved Rock State Park, just south of the Illinois and Michigan Canal trail.
Buffalo Rock is not a big state park, and the trails are short and quiet. The total length of the trails is about three miles; the trails can be covered as a loop, if desired. The River Bluff Trail provides beautiful views of the Illinois River and at a few places the tops of the bluffs are visible.
Buffalo Rock State Park is located on a bluff which was once an island in the Illinois River. Now standing majestically on the north bank, this promontory affords a magnificent sweeping view of the Illinois River.
Want to find the best trails in Buffalo Rock State Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 2 great trails for hiking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
The Buffalo Rock State Park River Bluff Trail offers a walk high above the Illinois River, with two observation decks providing spectacular views of the Illinois River. The Woodland Trail provides an opportunity to examine and appreciate the trees, plants and wildlife prospering in the park.
On the bluffs of the Illinois River, this small but charming park is home to an enormous outdoor sculpture. Mounds representing five earthen sculptures molded from Illinois clay, known as Effigy Tumuli, invite visitors to walk around and explore.
Discovering Buffalo Rock State Park. The park is 85 miles southwest of Chicago, near Ottawa and Utica. The main access road to the park winds its way up a sandstone cliff festooned with ferns and moss, with some epic views of the Illinois River as you climb.
Two American bison call Buffalo Rock home. Their pen and grazing area is located across from the baseball diamond and these magnificent native mammals can be seen daily.
Buffalo Rock State Park is located on a bluff which was once an island in the Illinois River. Now standing majestically on the north bank, this promontory affords a magnificent sweeping view of the Illinois River.
