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
Mt. Saint Helena-Early start yields “cooler conditions”
Started 7:30 AM to avoid the afternoon heat. Trip tool six hours including breaks and a half hour lunch. Beautiful views of the valley floor.
Mt. Saint Fire Road Helena
Started early a.m. Weather was beautiful. The fire road is pretty boring. When we reached the peak, the views were awesome. Going down, the sun
Mt. Breathtaking!
This has been by far the most breathtaking peak of all. The panoramic views are to die to for! We could see the Sleeping Lady
St Helena – No signage / Read this to save time & miles
There is no signage along the hike. St the 4-mile intersection fire road intersection follow the right trail toward the antenna with a white ball
One big switch back…
This hike is mainly for the views….starts out great, the turns into one big switch back. I saw an amazing vulture- looking bird…
Surreal Summit … Mount Saint Helena rises from the ashes ~
Mother Nature is in full bloom despite the devastation left behind from the PG & E Tubbs Fire. Took on Mount Saint Helena today whilst
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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