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
Mount Saint Helena
Went with my normal hiking group and got to the trailhead at 8:15AM. I took a wrong turn while getting here and almost ended up
My 6th Peak
This is my 6th Peak hiked. Hooray for me! We arrived at the trailhead by 8:15 There were no restrooms at the trailhead, which is a big
Cloudy Hike at Mount Saint Helena
On a cloudy day in May, there was snow near the summit! The best views are along the fire road while climbing. The trail is
Mount Saint Helena
Mount Saint Helena — 4/27 Top of the Napa Valley ⛰️😊🔝 4th peak completed from SF Bay Area Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge. Started around 6:15
Spring hike up Mt Saint Helena
Happy we did this hike in the spring! The first mile are switchbacks under the trees, and the remaining 4 miles to the peak are
Mt. St. Helena
The weather was nice on the way but cloudy on the top. The trail was surprisingly dry considering there had been two days of shower
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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