NorCal Challenge Overview > Mount Saint Helena
At 4,341 feet in elevation, Mount Saint Helena in the Mayacamas mountains is the tallest peak in the NorCal 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
Family Hike
This hike is a memorable 2022 hike. I was planning to fit in this hike since October 2022 as I signed up for this NCAL
Mount Saint Helena
Did this hike in-between two rain storms. Today, it was clear and easy to hike. There was some ice near the top.
Scenic hike and not very tough.
The hike was pretty straight forward. Not technical at all. Averaged 3.3 mph all the way to the peak. No snow but pretty chilly at
Procrastinator, or saved one for the solstice??
Every year I get off to a quick start early in the year, then warm weather and other activities get in the way! Today, December
Snowy hike to Saint Helena
I have been trying to set a date for Mt St Helena but due to other commitments within our group and the weather, it got
Peaceful, Snowy Mt St Helena
Hiked this 3 days after the last major rain/snow. Lower trails were fairly dry, but upper trails were 4-6″ deep. First and last mile are
The NorCal Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
The NorCal Six-Pack of Peaks ChallengeThis hike is part of the Northern California 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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