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
Above the clouds on Mt. Saint Helena
We hiked this trail on a warm day in February. The temperatures were in the 60's with a little wind on the peak. The first
Above the clouds on Mt Saint Helena
We hiked during a warm spell in February. The temperatures were in the 60's. There was a little bit of wind on the peak. The
Mt Saint Helena 🙂
So fun! Headed to Russian River after and stayed for the weekend to celebrate our engagement!
Mount Saint Helena fun
Great February weather! Nice hike. Easier to follow the trail than indicated on several sites. Good views from the top. Could see the geothermal plant
Birthday Hike – Mt. St. Helena
Nice way to spend my birthday. Only saw one person on the way up and only five people on the way down. Great solo hike.
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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