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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
First peak of 2020
Beautiful hike on the first day or 2020. It was very cold and windy at the top but beautiful overall. We met a few prleak
Peak #1
Weather was nice, breezy, sunny, cool until we got closer to the top. Then it got foggy and cold. Beautiful views when we weren’t in
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
…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 and DONE
A clear but chilly day, perfect weather for this trail. Â Not a difficult hike at all, but just under 10 miles. Â Great cell reception 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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