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
Peak #2: Mount Saint Helena – Napa Valley to the Sierra Nevadas
February 24th, 2024 – my second hike of the challenge! My Garmin tracked 10.43 miles and 2186 ft of elevation gain: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/14116854577 AllTrails
Howlin' Wind on Saint Helena
I've hiked Mt. Saint Helena many times before — in the summer heat, the cool Fall, and even when it has snowed in the coldest
Wine Country Hike – Mount Saint Helena Peak
The drive up to the trailhead was nice and it is always wonderful to see the hot air balloons decorate the sky. The morning was
Chilly and windy Mount Saint Helena
This was my 2nd time hiking Mount Helena. The weather was very chilly and windy even at the trail head. We all 13 of us
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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