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
Awesome views on a clear day from Mt St Helena
Sunny day, high of 61, moderate winds. Great views from the top
Mount Saint Helena with beautiful clouds
Helena starts with some technical pieces — and then turns into a nice fire road up to the top. The clouds were hanging out in
St. Helena
Nice day, love this area. https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/recording-jan-04-317-pm–4
Another perfect “winter” day in NorCal
Started about 10:45 with the weather around 52 degrees. Sunny and no clouds at all, with just a small hint of a breeze from the
New Year’s Day on Mt St Helena
Cold to start. Warmed up fast. A little cloudy but still beautiful views. EVERYBODY and their brother had the same idea though. Haven’t wished this
Mt St Helena New Years Day Hike!
Pretty fast up and down – more people than I’ve ever seen on that trail before 🙂
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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