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
St Helena
Hot day, glad we started 8am. Trail empty on the way up, was filling up later in the day.
Mount Saint Helena
Started at 6:45 AM. Reached the summit in approximately two hours. First mile was a little bit of a scramble but was well-shaded; after you
Saint Helena
started at 8:20am. Took about 5 hours with a large break at the top. Beautiful shaded trail the first mile, little to no shade after
Mount Saint Helena
It was 90+ degrees when I did the hike even when I started early. The trail was moderate in terms of difficulty and there are
Morning on Mt St Helena
The top of Mt St Helena was fun. I did all three peaks, then headed over to Table Rock to round out the day. (By
Mt. Saint Helena
Great overcast day, occasional sun, and a little damp and foggy at the summit. Took 4 hours total (would be a different story on a
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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