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
Snow much fun!
Great way to kick off t2022 – snowy hike to Mt St Helena summit. Popular hike on new years day – arrived @ 9 and
Snow Joke
Great way to kickoff the New Year by venturing through the upper level snow to soak up the view and camaraderie at the peak. Will
High Wine Country
First annual first of the year hike up Mt StHelena from Hwy29. Also hiked up Oathill Mine Trail from Calistoga and The Palisades Trail (challenging,
Pre-sunrise Mt Saint Helena
Early start to 2022 — parking lot was full at 4:15 by people hitting the trail for sunrise. Lower single track was crowded with plenty
Perfect end to 2021!
SNOW!! Best day to summit in my opinion. Storm came through the past week, but clear skies and sunny today helped make it a tad
Mt St Helena
Had a pair of micro spikes that I wore for about half the hike due to ice and was glad I had them and didn’t
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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