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
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Latest Mount Saint Helena Trip Reports
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
Buggy and Sunny!
The weather was sunny and hot, fairly shaded for the 1st and last mile of the trail out and back, otherwise mostly exposed. The trail
6 out of 6 — Mount Saint Helena
Kinda bittersweet for my last challenger hike! We started at 730am and finished at noon on a sunny day! Parking spaces are very limited and
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.
Mt. Saint Helena
A great hike. The day started with a visit to Rebel Soul Coffee, which I highly recommend. Terrific coffee and gluten free doughnuts! Weather was
Bugs, lizards, butterflies, great friends and views.
Beautiful hike, views were amazing, so many bugs and lizards though. Oh and butterflies.
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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