Where in the World is Giant’s Bathtub Falls? Length of Hike: 1.2 miles round-trip Giant’s Bathtub Falls in April 2012 It’s pretty difficult to get completely lost. As mentioned above, the trail system is a little bit odd and complex, so just try and wander around. Head to the parking area, and then start hiking in the Dells Area.The entrance to Matthiessen State Park will be on your left (if you’re heading south). Keep heading south on IL-178 past the entrance to Starved Rock State Park.Exit I-80 and head south along IL-178 toward North Utica (a small town).There should be enough interesting stops between the two parks to make it worth a visit! It was still very enjoyable to visit Matthiessen and Starved Rock state parks. I visited in April 2012, and I remember it being unseasonably warm. Giant’s Bathtub Falls isn’t very tall, but the benefit is you get to stumble upon it while looking for the other falls. I wish more waterfalls were creatively named as such. The smaller of the falls is the most interestingly named…Giant’s Bathtub Falls. The two bigger waterfalls in the park are Lake Falls and Cascade Falls. With many of these falls and the ones in Starved Rock State Park nearby, you have to show up after a good rainfall. In Matthiessen State Park, there are a few interesting waterfalls if you show up at the right time. From the parking area, follow the trail into St.The parking area will be on the left if you’re headed south. If you reach the Grand Bear Resort, you’ve gone too far. Louis Canyon Falls, the parking are is found directly off of IL-178 south of North Utica. There are different parking areas in Starved Rock State Park.The area is still amazing, but if you’re looking for waterfalls, timing is important. The waterfalls in these canyons disappear after it gets warmer and drier. Visit in spring or after a good rainfall. The important thing to make your visit worthwhile. You can continue on the Bluff Trail to the main parking area, which then leads to an extensive trail system which parallels the Illinois River. Once you park, you hike west and you’ll come to St.

There’s a designated parking area for St. Louis Canyon is unique in that it’s somewhat on the edge of the park. There are many parking areas in the park that can lead to different canyons.

Waterfall glen bike path