Tallest Mountains in the Rockies

Spanning approximately 3,000 miles from British Columbia and Alberta in Canada down through New Mexico in the United States, the Rocky Mountains represent the backbone of North America. This vast cordillera is home to some of the most dramatic topography on the continent, with the “Southern Rockies” of Colorado containing the highest density of massive summits. In fact, Colorado is home to every single one of the top 20 tallest peaks in the entire range, including the famed “Fourteeners“—mountains that exceed 14,000 feet in elevation.

The following table lists the 25 highest major summits in the Rocky Mountains, categorized by their elevation, primary range, and location.

Top 25 Tallest Peaks in the Rocky Mountains

Rank	Mountain Name	Height (ft)	Height (m)	State/Range	Notable Fact
1	Mount Elbert	14,440′	4,401m	CO / Sawatch	The highest peak in the entire Rocky Mountains.
2	Mount Massive	14,428′	4,398m	CO / Sawatch	Has more area above 14,000ft than any other peak in the lower 48.
3	Mount Harvard	14,421′	4,396m	CO / Sawatch	Highest of the “Collegiate Peaks.”
4	Blanca Peak	14,351′	4,374m	CO / Sangre de Cristo	A sacred mountain to the Navajo people.
5	La Plata Peak	14,343′	4,372m	CO / Sawatch	Name means “The Silver” in Spanish.
6	Uncompahgre Peak	14,321′	4,365m	CO / San Juan	Features a distinct broad, flat-topped summit.
7	Crestone Peak	14,300′	4,359m	CO / Sangre de Cristo	Considered one of the more technical 14ers.
8	Mount Lincoln	14,293′	4,357m	CO / Mosquito	The highest point in the Mosquito Range.
9	Castle Peak	14,279′	4,352m	CO / Elk	Dominates the skyline near Aspen.
10	Grays Peak	14,278′	4,352m	CO / Front	The highest point on the Continental Divide.
11	Mount Antero	14,276′	4,351m	CO / Sawatch	Famous for its high-altitude gemstone deposits.
12	Torreys Peak	14,275′	4,351m	CO / Front	Often climbed in a “dual-summit” day with Grays.
13	Quandary Peak	14,271′	4,350m	CO / Tenmile	One of the most frequently climbed 14ers in the US.
14	Mount Evans	14,271′	4,350m	CO / Front	Home to the highest paved auto road in North America.
15	Longs Peak	14,259′	4,346m	CO / Front	The iconic centerpiece of Rocky Mountain National Park.
16	Mount Wilson	14,252′	4,344m	CO / San Juan	Distinct from the nearby Wilson Peak.
17	Mount Shavano	14,231′	4,338m	CO / Sawatch	Known for the “Angel of Shavano” snow feature.
18	Mount Princeton	14,204′	4,329m	CO / Sawatch	A prominent landmark visible from the Arkansas River Valley.
19	Mount Belford	14,203′	4,329m	CO / Sawatch	Usually climbed alongside Mount Oxford.
20	Crestone Needle	14,203′	4,329m	CO / Sangre de Cristo	Famous for its dramatic, jagged “Needle” shape.
21	Mount Yale	14,200′	4,328m	CO / Sawatch	Named in honor of Yale University.
22	Mount Bross	14,178′	4,321m	CO / Mosquito	Access is often limited due to private mining claims.
23	Kit Carson Peak	14,171′	4,319m	CO / Sangre de Cristo	Named after the famous American frontiersman.
24	Gannett Peak	13,809′	4,209m	WY / Wind River	The highest peak in the Rockies outside of Colorado.
25	Grand Teton	13,775′	4,199m	WY / Teton	Classic alpine peak and centerpiece of its namesake park.