Bay Area Overview > The Peaks > Â 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
Six-Pack #3 – Mt. St. Helena
Beautiful day for a hike – nice temperatures and clear skies. And a great excuse to spend a little time exploring Napa Valley and sip
The one where I didn’t drink any wine
Great weather today. Don’t hike this in the summer, the trail is fairly exposed.
Early morning on Mt. St. Helena
The first mile of this hike is a wonderful adventure, scrambling over rocks, walking through dry river beds, and absolutely gorgeous on the eyes. Unfortunately,
Mount Saint Helena for #5
First mile of trail is wooded with a little bit of rock scrambling. The rest of the trail is wide open fire road with a
The “Right” Way Up Helena
Not our favorite hike but has potential for great views on a clear day and the drive through Napa wine country was beautifully rustic. Best
Mt. St. Helena hike with my 7 year old
Lots of people on the trail today. Hiked this mountain last year and saw almost no one. Took 2 of my kids. My 18yr old
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!Â
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