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
The Long and Winding Road
It was really hot with little shade. Not a summer hike! Once at the top the views were worth it!
St. Helena for the Wine
Relatively easy up and back – started around 8 and finished up around 12. Really cool on the way up to see the fog flowing
Mt St Helena
A lovely, foggy start to the hike, and a warm – but not terribly hot – sunny end to the hike. A beautiful day all
Solo Catchup
Beautiful day! Went early to avoid heat and Saturday crowds and was rewarded with being the only one on the summit! Saw lots of hike
Arctic in Sonoma in June
Hiking this time was night and day compared to last fall. We were so worried about the heat that we were ill prepared for 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!
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