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
Mount Saint Helena
What better hike, than to plan one that starts and ends in the middle of wine country? This clear and sunny day provided great hiking
Windy Beautiful Saint Helena
Very picturesque hike after the initial rocky start. The grade is gentle on the fire road, but persistent after that initial scramble. Beautiful views. There
Some Times Gusty Mt St Helena Hike
First hike up Mount Saint Helena began with a gentle start with some uneven steps up at the beginning. Trails otherwise mostly windy up dirt
The Highest Peak in the California Wine Country
Mount Saint Helena tail is part of Robert Louis Stevenson State Park (named for the famed 19th century Scottish author who spent his honeymoon with
Peak #2: Mount Saint Helena
Great views of the wine country and distant peaks throughout the hike. There were lots of pine trees on the trail which gave it somewhat
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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