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
Fire Road FTW
Hike was exactly the walk I needed coming off Mt. Whitney last week. I wanted something smooth and the fire road provided exactly that. Trail
Oh Helena!
Started with a friend at 8:10 am and enjoyed the forested shade for a bit. Once on the fire road my friend had to stop
Friday the 13th: Summits and Peak PB&J
This was peak 2/6 for us today, and it was perfect conditions — this time we even got a view! The trail was not too
Sunny Skies
Very nice hike, trail was challenging but doable. It was a bit too hot and the trail is very exposed. But we got a view
Overlooking Wine Country
First one mile(ish) of the hike was a little tricky with varied terrains. I found that part worse coming back down than going up. Fire
#4 of 6 : Mount Saint Helena
We hiked on a foggy mid-week April day. Â Weather conditions were ideal for the challenging steep climbs and open trails. However, we missed all the
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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