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
Mt St Helena
The weather was a beautiful 60 degrees. It started out colder but we quickly warmed up. When we stopped to eat lunch at the summit
1st Peak of 2025 – Mt St Helena
What a great day to set out on this solo hike, the day after MLK day, no crowds! I was expecting a boring fire road,
Mount Saint Helena
Today was quite clear and the trail was dry. The views were spectacular and started within the first 1.5 mile or so. This made the
Mount St. Helena – Final Hike of Six-Pack of Peaks!
This was our 6th hike to achieve the 6-pack of peaks goal for 2024!! We made a fun weekend getaway out of it in adorable
Mt. St. Helena – Six Pack Challenge Completed!
The year is coming to a close, so we knew that we’d be doing this hike rain or shine to complete the challenge. The day’s
Mt St Helena
The hike was beautiful and there was ice on the ground. There was a private property towards the top which was confusing since this is
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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