The Highest Peaks in Illinois
Illinois's 10 highest hikeable summits, ranked by elevation. The tallest is Wamble Mountain at 942 ft. Every peak below links to a full trail guide with maps, elevation profiles and parking info — updated 2026.
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wamble Mountain | 942 ft |
| 2 | Gander Mountain | 928 ft |
| 3 | Devils Backbone | 899 ft |
| 4 | Camelback Kame | 879 ft |
| 5 | Garden Of the Gods | 860 ft |
| 6 | Mounded Landfill | 850 ft |
| 7 | Mount Hoy | 837 ft |
| 8 | Mount Trashmore | 669 ft |
| 9 | Players Hill | 614 ft |
| 10 | Starved Rock | 548 ft |