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 Zen
Compared to our first two hikes, Diablo & Sizer, this was an easy, meditative walk. Thanks to those who warned us to note where we
Mount Saint Helena
Probably the easiest of the 6 peaks to climb in this year's 6 pack (it is this one or Mt. Umunhum trail). Before we knew
Rainy Mt St Helena
Moderate rain on the way down. No views due to weather. Still, glad we did it! Lots of burned out areas from fire – Tubb
Salud to Cesar Chavez
Cool, partly cloudy skies made for good hiking conditions. Always good to get an early start. We avoided some afternoon showers. Took us about 4
Gorgeous Views for Miles!
It was a perfect day to hike this mountain. Cool and sunny. The peak was 45 F and very windy. The views were spectqcular –
There was wine too…
Perfect day for a hike. Loved the RLS trail. Fire road is meh and wouldn’t want to do it in summer. BUT the view back
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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