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
3/6 six peak cjsllenge
We started early around 6 am. Lots of parking . beautiful start with shaded approximately 1 mile elevated hike. Early morning bug bite but all
Mountain Wanderer
3 done, 3 to go! Another wonderful moderate-hard morning hike with work friends. The first mile and the views all along are the most beautiful
Mt Saint Helena – Girl's night out!
Mount Saint Helena, our last in our series of six-pack Peaks was a really enjoyable hike! As I live in south bay and the hike
The Human Mountain
3rd Summit and the best hike so far. Started at 6:14am with just 2 cars. Some bugs at the beginning of the trail until we
Talla the Explorer
Today's hike was an incredible experience, and I feel immensely proud of myself for completing a total of 10.40 miles with my partner. We were
Mount Saint Helena
Started early with foggy conditions. Once we started up the fire road, it was clear blue skies. Trail in good condition, no issues. Watch out
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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