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Jack London State Historic Park

Glen Ellen

Jack London State Historic Park preserves the famous author’s Beauty Ranch with historic buildings, ruins, and trails through vineyard country.

Trails

  • Wolf House Trail: 1 mile round trip, 200 ft elevation
  • Grandmother Tree hike: 2+ miles to 14-ft diameter redwood
  • Easy to moderate difficulty
  • Vineyard and woodland views

Historic Sites

  • Wolf House ruins (London’s dream home destroyed by fire)
  • Jack London’s gravesite
  • Beauty Ranch buildings
  • Cottage museum with London artifacts

Fall Colors

One of Sonoma County’s best fall color destinations with vineyard foliage.

Fees

  • $10 per vehicle
  • Dogs only in Historic Area on leash, NOT on backcountry trails

Features

  • Wolf House Trail (1 mile round trip)
  • Wolf House ruins
  • Beauty Ranch historic site
  • Grandmother Tree (14-ft diameter redwood)
  • Museum and visitor center
  • Fall color destination