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 Last Helena
This was a fantastic hike with gorgeous view. Sometime we were in the clouds and some times in the clear. Hike was fairly easy. 10
Helena – The First in Many
This is my first one for Six Pack of Peaks Challenge so will always be a special one, about 2 hour drive time so had
Helena – The First in more to come
We went with a group of folks, it was a perfect day with temperature ranging from 55 to 70 so just few layer of clothes
Mt St Helena
The first mile is in the trees and the rest is up a fire road. It gets steep at the very end, but it's pretty
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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