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
3/9- Mt St Helena
The trail was extremely pretty. The start of the trail was lush green. We were lucky go get great views on our way up. Hike
Mt Saint Helena
It was a beautiful hike today to the Mt Saint Helena summit! It was cloudy so perfect for hiking on the open part of the
Mt. Saint Helena Short Hike!
Short hike, short report! It was a good day to summit Mount Saint Helena and complete an OTP and 6 Pack of Peaks challenge!
Mount St. Helena
Early morning start at sunrise. 37 degrees out made for a chilly morning and there were light ice patches along the trail and a small
Mount Saint Helena
Beautiful clear day. Had great views. Beginning was a little steep but with nice switchbacks some rocky areas. Then to the fire road up to
Mount Saint Helena
Started at the trail head around 8:15am. Parking is slim, but able to get a spot. Trail started off shaded, and with a stream trickling
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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