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

Sunny Mt. Saint. Helena
Fun first hike joined by my partner and son (6 months) who was a trooper to joining and mostly staying calm in his carrier. We

Nearly blown off Mt Saint Helena
Sunrise start on a Tuesday morning — had the entire trail to myself for the whole morning. It was crisp and a bit breezy at

Sunny day on Mt. Saint Helena
Beautiful day to take a hike. Â Trail had one small section near the summit with snow/ice.

Mt.St. Helena
Beautiful, sunny day. Cool, but not too cold. Trail conditions were good. Some snow and ice in shady areas near the peak. Hiked with a
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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