Jack London State Historic Park

"I ride over my beautiful ranch. Between my legs is a beautiful horse. The air is wine. The grapes on a score of rolling hills are red with autumn flame. Across Sonoma Mountain, wisps of fog are stealing. The afternoon sun smolders in the drowsy sky. I have everything to make me glad I am alive."
-- Jack London

Jack London State Historic Park, near the village of Glen Ellen, California, has been a favorite destination for history buffs and horse lovers since Jack London first came to the Valley of the Moon 100 years ago.

Our horses are corralled among the eucalyptus trees London planted, and our trails go by and through historic sites built by the famous writer. Riders can see London's woodland lake, cross streams through towering redwood forests, and view San Pablo Bay and Mt. Diablo from a hilltop meadow.

The park offers picnic sites, hiking trails, a museum and historical buildings used by the author.

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Directions

View Map -- The historic park is at 2400 London Ranch Road in Glen Ellen, about 30 minutes north of Sonoma.

To Jack London State Historic Park from the Golden Gate Bridge

Estimated time: 1 hour, 40 minutes, Total Est. Distance: 54.67 miles

• Merge onto US-101 N (Over the Gooden Gate Bridge, through Marin County heading for Sonoma County.
• In the city of Novato, merge East onto CA-37 E via EXIT 460A toward NAPA/VALLEJO.
• Take CA-121 North toward SONOMA/NAPA, past Infineon Speedway.
• After several miles. at the next stop sign, stay STRAIGHT to go onto CA-116 towards Petaluma.
• Exit CA-116 after a few miles, turning right onto ARNOLD DRIVE. Continue on Arnold Drive for approximately16 miles.
• In Glen Ellen, turn LEFT onto LONDON RANCH RD, drive 1.2 miles uphill to enter the park
  
  

To Jack London State Historic Park from Santa Rosa, CA

Total Est. Time: 45 minutes Total Est. Distance: 16.74 miles

• Start out going NORTHEAST on 4TH ST toward D ST. for 2.1 miles
• 4TH ST becomes SONOMA HWY/CA-12 W.
• Follow CA-12 for 12.4 miles, passing through the town of Kenwood. Follow any signs you see along the way for Benziger Family Winery or Glen Ellen attractions.
• Turn RIGHT onto ARNOLD DRIVE, entering Glen Ellen, going over the stone bridge after 0.9 miles
• Turn RIGHT onto LONDON RANCH RD. Follow the road uphill to the park, 1.2 miles
• End at the park, 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, CA

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To Jack London State Historic Park from Sacramento, CA

Total Est. Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes Total Est. Distance: 76.25 miles

• Take the CAPITAL CITY FWY/US-50 W, it becomes I-80 W. Follow for 42.0 miles
• Merge onto JAMESON CANYON RD/CA-12 toward NAPA/SONOMA. Follow for 6.4 miles
• Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto CA-12 W/CA-29 N. Follow for 3.9 miles
• Turn LEFT onto CA-12/CA-121/CARNEROS HWY/SONOMA HWY/SONOMA NAPA HWY. Continue to follow CA-12/CA-121/CARNEROS HWY. For 5.1 miles
• Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto NAPA RD. Follow for 4.3 miles
• NAPA RD becomes LEVERONI RD. Follow for 1.7 miles
• Turn RIGHT onto ARNOLD DR. Follow for 6.9 miles
• Turn LEFT onto LONDON RANCH RD. Follow for 1.2 miles
• End at 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, CA 95442-9749 US