Bay Area Overview > The Peaks > Â 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
SNOW Mt. St. Helena
It was a very enjoyable hike today. Chilly when in the open. There were patches of snow on the road. Not hard to walk over.
Snowy Mt St Helena
Hit snow about 2 miles into the hike. We weren’t expecting it (forgot to check the trail report) but had a great hike! Always a
2019 First peak – Mount Saint Helena
This was a moderately challenging hike to kick off the Six Pack challenge. The entire day was foggy and windy with no sight of sun.
Snow Surprise
Great hike. We ran into a ton of snow at the top. Definitely weren’t expecting to see that much.  Cold . Was a reminder to
Mt. Saint Helena summit in snow
Snow halfway up and all the way to summit. Very windy on the top.
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
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!Â
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