GLEN ELLEN GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Private 90‑Minute Saddle Through Jack London’s Vineyards and Redwood Groves
A 1.5-hour private guided horseback ride on Sonoma Mountain that threads vineyard rows, oak meadows and towering redwoods to Jack London State Historic Park’s historic lake.
Private 90‑Minute Saddle Through Jack London’s Vineyards and Redwood Groves.
Ride past vineyards, under majestic oaks and into towering redwood forest on Sonoma Mountain to the seasonal, historic lake Jack London developed in 1916. The route weaves through forest to a seasonal lake, a log bathhouse site and a redwood fairy ring across more than 1,200 acres of parkland just minutes from Glen Ellen; Triple Creek Horse Outfit has guided rides here since 2003 and frames the landscape with the park’s literary and ranch history.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Vineyards, Oak Woodland and Redwood Canopy
Trails skirt a 200‑acre vineyard before entering open oak woodland and towering redwood stands, offering a compact cross‑section of Sonoma Mountain terrain on a single 1.5‑hour ride.
Jack London’s Lake and Ranch Heritage
The ride reaches the park’s historic lake and Jack London–related sites, including the log bathhouse footprint and a redwood fairy ring, while guides interpret the property’s early 20th‑century Beauty Ranch history.
Local Guides with Park Provenance
Private guides from Triple Creek Horse Outfit lead every ride and share the park’s literary and ranch history as you travel the trails.
What the day feels like
What the 90 Minutes Feels Like
This private, guided 1.5‑hour ride moves from vineyard edges into oak and redwood forest, threading to a seasonal lake and historic park features; it is an intimate loop on trails that have been ridden for generations and that traverse more than 1,200 acres of Jack London State Historic Park.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride suits — and who it does not.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ride?
The private ride lasts 1.5 hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting location is Jack London State Historic Park.
Is the ride guided?
All rides are guided; this is a private ride with a guide from Triple Creek Horse Outfit.
Is there a rider weight limit?
Yes — the rider weight limit is 210 pounds.
Who operates the rides?
Triple Creek Horse Outfit operates guided rides in Jack London State Historic Park.