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
I went with Facebook hiking group and finished this last hike in 6 pack challenge. Amazing feeling 😊
Mt St Helena
Start early most of the trail has no shade. Great views from the top. The majority of the trail is fire road and easy to
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
Mount Saint Helena Trail
The hike began with the 1st mile in wooded area. This part of the trail was made of multiple switchbacks with one steep climb. There
The Bay Area Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
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