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
Mt. St. Helena, the hard way
Hiked from Calistoga for a total of 20 miles and 5.6 kft of elevation gain. (Dropped car at the Hwy 29 trailhead since I didn’t
Summiting St. Helena (with Wine)
I did this hike with my parents. It was an incredibly cold day and, had there been any precipitation, it would have fallen as snow.
Foggy day on St. Helena
Foggy, a bit of rain, and cold conditions at the summit. Unfortunately, not much of a view, but a fun hike all the same with
Mount St. Helena
Great views! We had crisp, cool weather and plenty of sunshine. There’s a few sections of trail that are challenging. Most of it is fireroad.
Glorious day on Mt. St. Helena
Day 5 – Summit #5. There was amazing weather for a summit of the highest of the NorCal SixPack of Peaks. Cool and clear at
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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