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
Mt St Helena
Least favorite of the challenge, but pretty. No bathrooms at the trailhead or top.
St. Helena
Gorgeous day for hiking Mt St Helena. For the record, this is my least favorite hike of the Six Pack because there is no bathroom
Meetup.com expedition #2
Went with a hiking group. Great Fun! Apparently, there is snow sometimes in the month of February, unfortunately not this time. The weather conditions change
Sailing up Mt. St. Helena
Pretty hot for February. Quite exposed after the first mile. View are very pretty- can see San francisco and Sierra Nevada.
Awesome hike
The trail conditions were great! A lot of sunny parts, very strong wind! Specially at the summit. Not too many shaded parts. Not a lot
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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