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