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
Morning Jaunt to Mount Saint Helena Summit
We started our hike around 8am – the Bay Area Ridge Trail Head start was just north of the main Robert Luis Stevenson parking lot.
Mt St Helena Stroll
Took advice and got there early – glad we did since at 8:30am there were already a number of cars in the small lot. Overall
Suitable for any level hiker, warmer than expected
Enjoyed this one! The views along the way are spectacular and from the top absolutely breathtaking. Felt like a “moderate” rather than “hard” hike (as
Beautiful Napa Valley
Intermediate trail. The first mile was single track with rocky terrain but the remaining hike was well maintained, wider trail along the ridge. Gives you
Hella St. Helena
We started by climbing to table rock and back, and then to the peak. It was drizzling, but no issues. Same day as an ultra
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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