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
Parking very limited at 7 am. Mostly exposed warmed up very quickly. 10 miles 2100 ft about 4 1/2 hours.
Out and Back
Cool and sunny winter morning. It was cool for the first mile and a half while in the trees. A couple of downed trees made
Clear Day for St. Helena
I went here in December and the trail was just fine. Seems a few trees have fallen in the past month. This is in the
Mount Saint Helena
Beautiful day for a hike. Started with clear conditions with a brisk 45 degrees. The climb was single track for the first few miles. Several
Highest First
Started around 9am. Brisk morning and little sun. Couple of trees down on single track trail. Moderate hike. Lunch with Anette & felecia at East
The Bay Area Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
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