Bay Area Overview > The Peaks > Â 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
A hike to the tallest peak in Sonoma County.
This was a very fun hike. I will definitely do it again. Â The views looking out into the valley are beautiful. The first 0.93 miles
Incredible views of Napa Valley
First 1.5 miles is all shaded in dense forest of Fir and Bay trees and the rest is exposed on a fire road through desolate
Mt St Helena
The weather was a beautiful 60 degrees. It started out colder but we quickly warmed up. When we stopped to eat lunch at the summit
1st Peak of 2025 – Mt St Helena
What a great day to set out on this solo hike, the day after MLK day, no crowds! I was expecting a boring fire road,
Mount Saint Helena
Today was quite clear and the trail was dry. The views were spectacular and started within the first 1.5 mile or so. This made the
Mount St. Helena – Final Hike of Six-Pack of Peaks!
This was our 6th hike to achieve the 6-pack of peaks goal for 2024!! We made a fun weekend getaway out of it in adorable
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!Â
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