Jack London State Park Trails
Jack London Sate Historic Park has an excellent network of walks and trails, ranging in difficulty from 0 to 10. For families with children who aren’t up to making the longer treks, the gentle-grade Lake Trail (2-mile loop) is very diverse and satisfying. From the parking lot it passes through a large picnic area, by historic barns and the “summer” cottage, the “Pig Palace” and silos, and around a lovely vineyard. At the edge of the woods one can continue to follow the fire road or go off to the left, up through a redwood grove to reach the Lake. From the “Bathhouse,” there are two gentle loop trails available to anyone wanting more distance but not too much exertion. The Upper Lake Trail loop is approximately a half-mile circuit and the Quarry & Vineyard Trail loop is about three quarters of a mile around. A sturdy pair of sports shoes will suffice for the trip to the Lake, but hiking boots are highly recommended for longer outings. Download the complete SVVB Hike and Bike Guide here (PDF File).
Jack London Sate Historic Park has an excellent network of walks and trails, ranging in difficulty from 0 to 10. For families with children who aren’t up to making the longer treks, the gentle-grade Lake Trail (2-mile loop) is very diverse and satisfying. From the parking lot it passes through a large picnic area, by historic barns and the “summer” cottage, the “Pig Palace” and silos, and around a lovely vineyard. At the edge of the woods one can continue to follow the fire road or go off to the left, up through a redwood grove to reach the Lake. From the “Bathhouse,” there are two gentle loop trails available to anyone wanting more distance but not too much exertion. The Upper Lake Trail loop is approximately a half-mile circuit and the Quarry & Vineyard Trail loop is about three quarters of a mile around. A sturdy pair of sports shoes will suffice for the trip to the Lake, but hiking boots are highly recommended for longer outings. Download the complete SVVB Hike and Bike Guide here (PDF File).