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
Spring hike up Mt Saint Helena
Happy we did this hike in the spring! The first mile are switchbacks under the trees, and the remaining 4 miles to the peak are
Mt. St. Helena
The weather was nice on the way but cloudy on the top. The trail was surprisingly dry considering there had been two days of shower
Went for lunch, stayed for the views
Beautiful hot day on My. St. Helena. The views were spectacular. No wind, just sun and views.
Refreshing at Mount Saint Helena
In choosing my six hikes for the Bay Area Six Pack of Peaks Challenge, my idea was to arrange these in perceived order of difficulty.
Rain, wind, fog, snow and fun!
This is the most beautiful hike so far of our 6 peaks challenge. Just before the summit it was so foggy and windy that we
Which Season Are We In?
The hike started out mellow. Then we hit a fog layer which was fine until we had a few moments of rain. As we progressed
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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