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
Birthday Hike up Mount Saint Helena
Warm but enjoyable. The gnats or whatever they were in the lower section were supper annoying and I'm glad they weren't on the whole hike.
Nice hike to Mount Saint Helena
Parking wasn’t obvious. We passed it initially. We started around 11:30 am. First mile was technical with a few bugs. Once we reached the fire
A long and winding road to the top!
I parked in a nearly full lot (across the highway) at 9:15 am and started on a cool, shaded trail which led to a more
Hot Solo Hike
Woke up at 4:30AM to drive out here. Google Maps will take you to the beginning of the Fire Road, but you can park like
First Peak!
The first hike was great! It was a hot day, but we were prepared with water and snack for the trip. I did the hike
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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