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 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
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.
Mt. Saint Helena summit in snow
Snow halfway up and all the way to summit. Very windy on the top.
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
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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