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
A long and winding road to the top!
I parked in a nearly full lot (across the highway) at 9:15 am and started on a cool, shaded trail which led to a more
Hot Solo Hike
Woke up at 4:30AM to drive out here. Google Maps will take you to the beginning of the Fire Road, but you can park like
First Peak!
The first hike was great! It was a hot day, but we were prepared with water and snack for the trip. I did the hike
Mount Saint Helena Hike
It took us two hours to reach Robert Louis Stevenson State Park. Therefore, we didn't start the hike until around 10am. It was cloudy but
Mt Saint Helena
Todays hike was at Mt Saint Helena in Napa. We started at 7 am to beat the heat and make sure we could find parking.
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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