Fern Lake Trail,
Jack London State Historic Park

Located 1.7 miles from Glen Ellen, California (CA)
4 Stars
1,298 Steps 1  (0.6 mi)
Trails California State Historic Parks Jack London Fern Lake Trail

Elevation

The Fern Lake Trail has a maximum elevation of 896 ft., a minimum elevation of 607 ft. and an elevation range of 289 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.6 mi607 ft896 ft289 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
18 min24.1289 ft40 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
13 min3.340 ft289 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Fern Lake Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Santa Rosa, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Kenwood, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Rutherford, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Cotati, CA
  5. Topo Map: Glen Ellen, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Sonoma, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Petaluma, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Petaluma River, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Sears Point, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Fern Lake Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.6 miles (1.0 km) or 1,298 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Fern Lake Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 18 minutes in one direction and in 13 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.