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Winter 2026 Icefalls Tracker
Stages: 1. No Ice 2. Forming 3. Building 4. Prime 5. Melting
Last updated 01.02.26
St. Louis Canyon
Forming
French Canyon
Forming
Wildcat Canyon
No Ice
LaSalle Canyon
Forming
Ottawa Canyon
Forming
Kaskaskia Canyon
Forming
Illinois Canyon
Forming
Lake Falls
Forming
Giant's Bathtub
Forming
Cascade (Lower) Falls
Forming
SEASONAL HIGHLIGHTS
STARVED ROCK:
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Council Overhang
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LaSalle Canyon
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Eagle Cliff Overlook
MATTHIESSEN:
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Lake Falls
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Upper Dells
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Lower Falls
FEATURED PRODUCT
WEATHER
ALERTS & PARK CLOSURES
Park trails are open every day unless otherwise posted. Looking for parking information? Click here.
STARVED ROCK STATE PARK:
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Closed Until Further Notice: Lone Tree Canyon Staircase
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Closed Until Further Notice: Tonti Canyon Bridge & Tonti Canyon
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Closed Until Further Notice: Own Canyon Overlook
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Closed Until Further Notice: The brown bluff trail above French Canyon
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Closed Until Further Notice: The boat launch trail to St. Louis Canyon. St. Louis Canyon is still open and accessible via other trails.
MATTHIESSEN STATE PARK:
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No closures have been reported.
BUFFALO ROCK STATE PARK:
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No closures have been reported.
ILLINOIS WATERWAY VISITOR CENTER:
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No closures have been reported.
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