Tallest Mountains in the US

The United States is home to some of the world’s most impressive peaks, predominantly concentrated in the Alaska Range. At the top of the list is Denali, which towers at an elevation of 20,310 feet, making it the highest point in North America. Outside of Alaska, the tallest mountains are found in the Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountain ranges. Mount Whitney in California holds the title for the highest peak in the contiguous United States, reaching an altitude of 14,505 feet, closely followed by several “fourteeners” in Colorado, such as Mount Elbert. These peaks are not only geological marvels but also serve as iconic landmarks for mountaineers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Rank	Peak Name	Height (ft)	Height (m)	Location	Notable Fact
1	Denali	20,310′	6,190m	Alaska	Highest peak in North America; formerly known as Mt. McKinley.
2	Mount Saint Elias	18,008′	5,489m	Alaska/YT	Located on the border; features a massive rise directly from sea level.
3	Mount Foraker	17,400′	5,304m	Alaska	The second-highest peak in the Alaska Range, near Denali.
4	Mount Bona	16,550′	5,044m	Alaska	The highest volcano in the United States.
5	Mount Blackburn	16,390′	4,996m	Alaska	The highest peak in the Wrangell Mountains.
6	Mount Sanford	16,237′	4,949m	Alaska	A massive ancient shield volcano in the Wrangell range.
7	Mount Fairweather	15,325′	4,671m	Alaska/BC	Highest peak in British Columbia and Southeast Alaska.
8	Mount Hubbard	15,015′	4,577m	Alaska/YT	Sits on the border of Wrangell-St. Elias and Kluane National Parks.
9	Mount Bear	14,831′	4,520m	Alaska	A remote, heavily glaciated peak near the Canadian border.
10	Mount Hunter	14,573′	4,442m	Alaska	Known as “Begguya” (Denali’s Child) by the Dena’ina people.
11	Mount Alverstone	14,565′	4,439m	Alaska/YT	Located in the Saint Elias Mountains on the border.
12	University Peak	14,470′	4,410m	Alaska	Named in honor of the University of Alaska.
13	Mount Whitney	14,505′	4,421m	California	Highest peak in the contiguous United States (Lower 48).
14	Mount Elbert	14,440′	4,401m	Colorado	Highest peak in the Rocky Mountains.
15	Mount Massive	14,428′	4,398m	Colorado	Has more area above 14,000ft than any other peak in the Lower 48.
16	Mount Harvard	14,421′	4,396m	Colorado	Highest of the “Collegiate Peaks” in the Sawatch Range.
17	Mount Rainier	14,411′	4,392m	Washington	The most topographically prominent mountain in the Lower 48.
18	Mount Williamson	14,379′	4,383m	California	The second-highest peak in the Sierra Nevada.
19	Blanca Peak	14,351′	4,374m	Colorado	The highest peak in the Sangre de Cristo Range.
20	La Plata Peak	14,343′	4,372m	Colorado	Known for its dramatic views of the surrounding Sawatch peaks.