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
Chilly Day at Mount Saint Helena for my Fourth Peak!
It was a beautiful, but chilly November day hiking Mount Saint Helena. I wanted to get my hike in before the storm coming later this
Mt. St Helena final peak, but not the last
Final peak to complete the challenge, but not the last. Comments were 100% correct on the trail shortcuts at the beginning of the hike. You
Mt St Helena FTW
Got there around 7:30 and there was only one other car in the lot. It was clear and brisk but not too cold. Trail was
Mt St Hell Yes
After not hiking for a few months, I decided to get back on the saddle and knock off peak #5 from the list. This was
Mount St. Helena
After an hour drive, arrived at the parking lot at seven am with my daughter. The trail was easy to find with the first section
A windy road
We had a bit of tricky time getting to the trailhead and the windy road up to there is rough if you get car sick
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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