Bay Area Overview > The Peaks > Â 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
Returning to Mount Saint Helena
Mount St. Helena has been one I've hiked for about 30 years. Not every year. But lots of years. It's a beautiful one that starts
Mount Saint Helena
Hot hot hot hot! Not the most scenic of hikes. Trail was in great condition.
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
A walk to the clouds
We followed the information in blog posts and hike info on Social Hiker for Mount Saint Helena which led us to arrive at the trail
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.
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!Â
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