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
Scenic hike and not very tough.
The hike was pretty straight forward. Not technical at all. Averaged 3.3 mph all the way to the peak. No snow but pretty chilly at
Procrastinator, or saved one for the solstice??
Every year I get off to a quick start early in the year, then warm weather and other activities get in the way! Today, December
Snowy hike to Saint Helena
I have been trying to set a date for Mt St Helena but due to other commitments within our group and the weather, it got
Peaceful, Snowy Mt St Helena
Hiked this 3 days after the last major rain/snow. Lower trails were fairly dry, but upper trails were 4-6″ deep. First and last mile are
Merry Mt. St. Helena!
I am so happy this was my last one. We took the reviews of the parking area seriously and left nothing in out truck. Even
I’m probably going to regret this, but….
I’m pretty sure my jacket is not waterproof, maybe just water resistant, or maybe the winds helped the water get in. Either way, this was
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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