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
A h*** of a day for St Helena
Fog, rain, wind, more rain, fog, wind. Our hiking boots were full of water by the top. We thought we had dressed for the weather,
Mt St Helena
With the 2k ft elevation gain I was expecting this hike to be strenuous. To our pleasant surprise it was one of our easier 6-peaks
Beautiful fall hike
What a beautiful hike! We lucked out and had perfect weather. The sky was so clear we saw Mt Shasta!
Mt St Helena
Such a perfect day! Trail in good condition, with only a few people here and there. the best way to finish Thanksgiving weekend.
Saint Helena Early Morning
It was an early cold morning for this hike. But after climbing out of the forest cover the sun balanced things out nicely. Wind was
The Bay Area Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
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