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
Here is a detailed trail guide to give you the information you need about this route:
Latest Mount Saint Helena Trip Reports
Easy day out
Short single tract followed by exposed fire road to the multiple antenna at the top.
Mt St Helena
Started early before the heat. Can be cold and windy but was great. Nice gradual Fire road. Peak is littered with antennas couple nice
Mt St Helena!
lovely wide trail and amazing views, steep at first but then gradual. Saw Mt.Lassen from the top! And some snow at the peak!
Long Time No See You
This is a nice 5 mile climb. The start is a single track that is pretty technical in places, a few trees down. After .9
Mount St. Helena
We started at 7:30am, when there were only 5-6 cars. The temperature was very good for hiking – a little bit cold in the early
The Bay Area Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
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