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
Mt St Helena
A lovely, foggy start to the hike, and a warm – but not terribly hot – sunny end to the hike. A beautiful day all
Solo Catchup
Beautiful day! Went early to avoid heat and Saturday crowds and was rewarded with being the only one on the summit! Saw lots of hike
Arctic in Sonoma in June
Hiking this time was night and day compared to last fall. We were so worried about the heat that we were ill prepared for the
Views of climbs to come…
Beautiful day on the mountain. Not too hot or too cold. Enjoyed the ease of the fire road as I had completed a difficult 100
The final peak of my NorCal 6POP -St. Helena!
A few rain drops at the start of the hike but faded out quickly. The sky was covered by cloud most of time but for
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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