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
Here is a detailed trail guide to give you the information you need about this route:
Latest Mount Saint Helena Trip Reports
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 in the snow
Although it was a sunny day in St. Helena, the trail became more cloudy and cold as I ascended the mountain. The trail gradually became
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
Mt. St. Helena nuh or nah
Pleasant and warm (for January) day. Light breeze. Good conditions.
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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