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
There's going to be snow at the top…. of St. Helena?
It was 5:30 in the morning, and I packed the truck under the waning, mooned sky. I was excited to begin my Northern California 6
Mount Saint Helena
We started at 4am to reach the summit by sunrise. Easy total of about 9.6 miles
St Helena Sunrise
Our group set out at a little after 4 am. We encountered a few obstacles on the trail, but they were easy to navigate. We
Mount St. Helena Sunrise hike
The wide fire road after the first mile was nice for a large group to hike together
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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