- Summary: This is a hike of the Robert Louis Stevenson's State Park which is located in Napa County as part of the National Park Service. Mount St. Helena happens to be the highest peak that is publicly accessible in the Bay Area, at least by trail. It tops out at 4,304 feet above sea level. The trek offered by this hike begins on a short, eroded uphill trail and then continues along the summit on a sinuous and well graded fire road. There is not much of a challenge here, just a climb toward the top that is fairly steady in nature and spans the distance between the Mount Lassen and San Francisco skyline.
- Location: This trailhead begins in Napa County at the Robert Louis Stevenson's State Park
- The Hike: This is a strenuous 11.2 mile hike out and back.
- Distance: The total distance for this hike, out and back, is 11.2 miles.
- Category and Difficulty: This is a strenuous hike.
- Exposure: While there are some pockets of shade, this is a largely exposed trail.
- Traffic: The traffic on this trail is relatively light.
- Trail Surface: Most of this trail is comprised of dirt fire roads.
- Walk Time: The average walk / hike time for this trail is approximately 6 hours depending on your skill.
- Season: This trail is popular all throughout the year but happens to be really hot during the summer time, so appropriate precautions should be taken.
Amenities: There is parking nearby but no actual camping at the park. All services can be found in nearby Calistoga. There are mineral springs resorts in Calistoga that make this hike well worthwhile. There are other nearby lodging choices as well. There are no bathrooms or other facilities on site.
Rules: Dogs are not allowed on any of the trails here.
Fees: There are no parking or entrance fees for this state park.
Map: The best map for this region is the AAA San Francisco Bay Region map.
Accommodations: You will find roadside parking on the leftmost side of the road as well as a large dirt parking lot on the right.
Public Transportation: There is no direct public transportation that will bring you to the trailhead, but public transportation does service nearby areas.
How to Get There: You can leave San Francisco by way of the Bay Bridge, driving north on the I-80 for 26 miles, then taking the #33 exit toward CA 37. Drive west toward the CA 29 junction for 2.5 miles. Now turn right and drive northbound on CA 29 for 38 miles until you reach the CA 128 junction. Turn right again and then continue for an additional 9 miles east until you reach Robert Louis Stevenson's State Park. You will find roadside parking on the leftmost side of the road as well as a large dirt parking lot on the right.
Photo Credits: Aram K.
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