London Peak
Recreation Opportunity Guide
History and Visitor Information: If you like to walk through groves of ancient
Use Season: Year Round
Fees: None
Elevation. 2,835 ft
Length: 2.5 Miles
Difficulty: Moderate
trees, see a diversity of wildlife habitat, and enjoy a great workout then Lower London Peak Trail is for you. By the time you've completed this two mile hike, you will
increase/decrease in elevation by over 1400 feet. Interpretive signs are being installed
and will provide an opportunity to rest while learning about the area. In October of
1998, London Peak Overlook Accessible Trail was dedicated. Just 20 minutes from
the I-5 corridor, this ½ mile barrier free trail (rated moderately difficult for wheelchair accessibility) meanders along a forested ridge line to the London Peak Overlook, offering spectacular views of the Rogue/Umpqua Divide, the Wolf Creek Canyon, and the historic Applegate Trail.
London Peak is named after the famous American author Jack London who stayed at
the Wolf Creek Inn, which is located in the community of Wolf Creek (also visible
from the overlook).
to Hard
Activities: Hiking
Facilities: Wheelchair
accessible trail (0.5 miles)
Driving Directions:
Location:
T33S, R6W, Sec 21
From Grants Pass, Oregon :
Medford District Bureau of Land
Management
Grants Pass Interagency Office
2164 NE Spalding Ave.
(541) 471-6500
www.blm.gov/or/resources/recreation
Lat. & Long.:
42 41 37.52473,
Take I-5, exit 76. Turn left, proceed under
freeway. Go straight through intersection
-123 24 10.62020
(stop sign) onto Bridge Lane. Drive two
miles and turn right on BLM 33-6-26 ( London Peak Rd.). Drive 1 mile to the first
junction and turn right staying on 33-6-26. Continue to the left driving approximately 2
miles ending at the trailhead. (Follow sign to London Peak Trailhead).
From North:
Take I-5, exit 76. Proceed south through the community of Wolf Creek. Just before the
south freeway on-ramp, turn right onto Bridge Lane. Drive two miles and turn right on
BLM 33-6-26 (London Peak Rd.). Drive 1 mile to the first junction and turn right staying
on 33-6-26. Continue to the left driving 2 miles ending at the trailhead.