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
Palisades, Table Rock AND Mt St Helena
Did this really in two parts; First was with a group parked at the st Helena trailhead, carpooled down to oat hill mine trailhead. Then
First Peak – Mt. St. Helena
Windy at times, especially at the summit, but such a beautiful view. Except for the first mile, it's fire road the rest of the way.
First of the the 6 peaks
I registered earlier this month knowing that my group will be training for Mount Whitney later this year. We decided to hike this peak first.
Mt St Helena On clear winters day
Great Hike … weather was 45 to 60. Cooler temps on the bottom switch backs and pleasant on the fire road. Smartwool worked well here.
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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