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
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Latest Mount Saint Helena Trip Reports
Saint Heleanor Rigby
Heavy fog and moisture the day we went – led to some pretty efficient speeds for the group though. Many switchbacks early on, which weren't
Misty Helena
This hike was so misty lmao I could barely see at the top cause it covered my glasses. The all trails also had this tiny
Helena, mother of Constantine I
Was a pretty calm and relaxing ascent, but halfway through it got super foggy and cold. At the peak I had frost/water droplets on my
Lock in a Pace and Go! (But Stop for the Views)
When I arrived at the Mt Saint Helena trailhead parking lot off Highway 29 there was only one other car. It was 8:30 AM 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!
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