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
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. Â 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
Adventurous Mt. Helena
I decided to start the hike at 8am Saturday but it was pouring rain. Didn’t want to give up and started driving towards the trail
Mt. St Helena, the first of the pack!
Beautiful day! Started the hike at 8:00 (always good to get to trailhead parking early to get a spot!). First mile is shaded and narrow/rocky
Mt. St. Helena with South Bay Hiking Meetup
On February 19th the South Bay Hiking meetup completed the Mt. St. Helena peak. The total distance was 11.1 miles, moving time was 3h 28m,
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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