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

Perfect Day @ Mt. St. Helena
Windy at the peak, but overall, it was perfect! Just the right amount of sunshine and cold breeze.

Mt. St. Helena Summit!
Sunday 2/19 seven Bay Area Hikers took on Mt. St. Helena in the quest of summitting the 4328ft mountain and were victorious! The team

Mount St. Helena
The trail itself was not very good. Just a fire road. The views were pretty great, however.

Is walking hiking?
This hike provides great views at the peak. However, if you are looking for a tree covered green tunnel of goodness, tis hike is lacking.

Blown Away
Cold and windy! We spent almost no time on the summit because of the bitter wind. The view was spectacular from the top and 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!Â
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