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
Sunny day on Mt. Saint Helena
Beautiful day to take a hike. Trail had one small section near the summit with snow/ice.
Mt.St. Helena
Beautiful, sunny day. Cool, but not too cold. Trail conditions were good. Some snow and ice in shady areas near the peak. Hiked with a
Kickoff hike on Mt St. Helena
Took advantage of the sunny weather to start my six pack challenge. Dry and easy trail except for the little scramble in the first mile
Family Hike
This hike is a memorable 2022 hike. I was planning to fit in this hike since October 2022 as I signed up for this NCAL
Mount Saint Helena
Did this hike in-between two rain storms. Today, it was clear and easy to hike. There was some ice near the top.
Scenic hike and not very tough.
The hike was pretty straight forward. Not technical at all. Averaged 3.3 mph all the way to the peak. No snow but pretty chilly at
The Bay Area Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
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