Bay Area Overview > The Peaks > Mount Saint Helena
At 4,341 feet in elevation, Mount Saint Helena in the Mayacamas mountains is the tallest peak in the Bay Area Six-Pack, and one of the few mountains in the Bay Area to actually receive snowfall in the winter.
Mount Saint Helena Basics
- Summit elevation: 4,341′ (1,323 m)
- Vertical gain: 2,119′
- Hiking mileage: 10.7 miles
- Trailhead Location: Robert Louis Stevenson State Park
Hiking Mount Saint Helena from Robert Louis Stevenson State Park
Trail Guides
Here is a detailed trail guide to give you the information you need about this route:
Latest Mount Saint Helena Trip Reports
Mt St. Helena
From the trail head you venture through a wooded forest and around a bunch of switchbacks that lead you to the Mt St Helena Trail.
My Saint Helena – Foggy at the top
A lovely cool day for a hike. Waring if you get car sick, the road to the trail head is windy! We were also able
Mt St Helena
Morning hike up Mt St. Helena. While it was 90+ in the Napa Valley, it was in the high 60's with a 10-20 mph wind
A clear day on Mount Saint Helena
We arrived at the parking by 8:15 am and there was ample parking. The start of the trail was through a lush area, complete with
Amazing views on Mount Saint Helena
We started early to beat the heat. The trial starts off with lush green trees and plants along a narrow creek. This portion has a
The Bay Area Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
This hike is part of the San Francisco Bay Area Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge, a series of challenging hikes up six, diverse and scenic Bay Area mountains. Sign-up to take the challenge today!
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