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
Mt St Helena and DONE
A clear but chilly day, perfect weather for this trail. Not a difficult hike at all, but just under 10 miles. Great cell reception at
…and he finishes the Sixpack with 3 days to spare!
New Year’s resolution? Don’t save three peaks for late December! I managed to fit this in, with three days left in the year and slightly
Mt St helena summit
Gorgeous views of the valley, which was socked in with fog. Trail was wet from recent rains but that didn’t affect our hike. Beautiful sunny
St Helena Day Trip
It was kind of eerie hiking here. There was fog on the way up and no animals were around anywhere. Trees were burned and black
Surprise Snow on Mt. St. Helena
Great trail for the first ~1+mile before getting onto the fireroads. Intermittent snow until the last mile to the summit, then fairly consistent snow/ice on
The Bay Area Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
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