Take a climb to the top of the world when you hike this serene river bluff trail in Oregon, Illinois. Visitors are blown away by the unique rock formations and outstanding views found here. It’s basically required to bring a camera to this state park so that you can capture the sights and take them home. Scroll on for more details.

Castle Rock State Park is nestled along the Rock River in northern Illinois where you would not expect to find such rock formations.
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Encompassing 2,000 acres of Ogle County, this state park sits just north of one of the bends in this river as well as right across from the Lowden-Miller Forest, which is another popular place for people to explore.
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Six miles of marked trails meander throughout the park and lead hikers to all sorts of different areas, including near the river and high above it.
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A good deal of this river bluff trail consists of a staircase that lets hikers climb high above this large rock formation.
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From the top, immaculate views abound. These 360-degree views are second to none and will have you looking at the Land of Lincoln in a whole new way.
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A plethora of different plant and wildlife live in this wonderful state park and can be found while traversing the river bluff trail here.
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Amenities at the shelter include tables, shelters, grills, toilets, and playground equipment. There is also a boat ramp into the river.
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Address: 1365 West Castle Road, Oregon IL 61061

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