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 Helena my favorite hike so far
Saint Helena was my third hike of the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge and so far my favorite. Perhaps it's because we took the opportunity to
Trail Mixin' It Up on Mt. Saint Helena
This was one hike I did not expect: from the terrain to the views, the whole thing was a really cool and fun surprise. I
Hike #3
First part was amazing, second 2/3 up and down on a service road and less of a trail . Some great views but not as
Mount Saint Helena via Stevenson Park
First mile of the hike was a beautiful trail, but the rest of hike was on a service road. It was a grind but the
Peak 1-check!!
Great day to hike! On the trail by 8:30am and completed in 5hrs w lunch at the top! All fire road except 1st (& last)
Will hike for fro-yo
Beautiful weather and gorgeous vistas. Trailhead was not easy to find. There were two parking areas on opposite sides of the road. First mile was
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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