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
Mount Saint Helena
Always wanted to climb Mount Saint Helena, and now I have. More Photo at: All Trails
Snow, Is It You?
I was not going to hike that day, with an injury from a race only two days before. But then I learned that there was snow on
Snow on St Helena
Well that wasn't quite what I expected! Got an early start, my wife and I were on the trail at around 7:30am. Nice first 30
Mt. St. Helena
I started out pretty late in the day, I think it was around 3 or 4 pm. The trail was pretty easy, a nice gradual
Lots of snow
Snow on the road starting about halfway up, wish I had brought my mittens. Was passed twice by service trucks. Kind of disheartening to ‘hike’
Mt. St. Helena Snow Hike
It was a glorious day to hike Mt, St. Helena and the views were spectacular. About 2 miles before the summit weather conditions worsened and
The Bay Area Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
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