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
Grand finale- Hiking for the soul
Oh My God!!!! This was the best best best hike. – Feels like a dream I went with my 16 yr old daughter and 2
Fog on Mt. St. Helena
The trail was beautiful, and weather cooperated. Most of the hike to the summit was above the fog. The fog rolled over the mountain on
Helena is Heaven
This was our second hike up Mt St Helena, we did this hike the same time last year. But last year was rainy and foggy,
Snow Covered Summit
Our group had originally scheduled to summit Mt. St. Helena in the summer. But, when the temperatures climbed, we postponed . . .and postponed .
Mount St. Helena
Incredible hike! We had snow the night before maybe 4 inches which made it so much fun! The weather was very dramatic – no precipitation
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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