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
Mount Saint Helena Trail
The hike began with the 1st mile in wooded area. This part of the trail was made of multiple switchbacks with one steep climb. There
Mt. Saint Helena
Mainly fire road trail, evidence of past fire. Beautiful views of the area. Trucks passed us on the road which can be a little disappointing
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.
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
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
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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