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
Here is a detailed trail guide to give you the information you need about this route:
Latest Mount Saint Helena Trip Reports
Up in the clouds
What’s not to love about St Helena?! This was a moderate out and back hike with some steep rocky sections and one downed tree. There
Beautiful Green Hike
Despite my struggle as i am still out of shape, it was a beautiful hike. I love seeing a lot of greens. Last time we
Mt. St. Helena
Trail was clear with a few wildflowers sprinkled in. No fog so great views. Windy here and there depending on which turn you took.
Wine Country Wonder
We started our hike at around 8:30 am and was able to find a parking spot at the lot across the trailhead. The most dangerous
Snow hike for the win!
It was a very rainy, stormy morning driving up to the mountain from the South Bay, so I had my doubts. Forecast called for a
Snowy Mt. Saint Helena
A mostly gradual hike up the mountain. Beautiful day for a hike. Stunning views for most of the climb. Still quite a bit of snow
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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