The Highest Point in Every U.S. State

The United States is home to a diverse array of landscapes, from towering peaks in the Rockies to rolling hills in the Midwest. Every state has a high point, and while some are formidable alpine summits, others are more modest. Below is the highest mountain in each of the 50 states, ranked by elevation.

 1. Alaska – Denali (20,310 ft) (6190.4 m)

The highest peak in North America, Denali (formerly Mount McKinley) is a towering, snow-covered giant in the Alaska Range.

 2. California – Mount Whitney (14,505 ft) (4421.1 m)

The highest peak in the contiguous U.S., Mount Whitney in the Sierra Nevada attracts thousands of hikers annually. 

3. Colorado – Mount Elbert (14,440 ft) (4401.3 m)

Colorado’s highest peak and the tallest in the Rockies, Mount Elbert is a popular climb due to its accessibility.

 4. Washington – Mount Rainier (14,411 ft) (4392.4 m)

A prominent stratovolcano, Mount Rainier is glaciated, challenging, and dominates the Seattle skyline.

 5. Wyoming – Gannett Peak (13,810 ft) (4209.2 m)

The tallest mountain in Wyoming, Gannett Peak is a remote and difficult climb in the Wind River Range.

 6. Hawaii – Mauna Kea (13,796 ft) (4205 m)

Measured from its base on the ocean floor, Mauna Kea is actually the tallest mountain in the world at over 33,500 feet. 

7. Utah – Kings Peak (13,528 ft) (4123.3 m)

A high-altitude hike in the Uinta Mountains, Kings Peak is the tallest point in Utah and offers spectacular views.

 8. Nevada – Boundary Peak (13,140 ft) (4005 m)

Though technically a subpeak of a taller California mountain, Boundary Peak is the highest point in Nevada. 

9. Montana – Granite Peak (12,799 ft) (3901.1 m)

Granite Peak is a rugged, technical climb in the Beartooth Range, often considered one of the hardest state high points. 

10. Idaho – Borah Peak (12,662 ft) (3859.3 m)

Known for its "Chicken-Out Ridge," Borah Peak is Idaho’s tallest mountain and a thrilling climb.

 11. Arizona – Humphreys Peak (12,637 ft) (3851.7 m)

The highest peak in Arizona, Humphreys Peak is located in the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff. 

12. Oregon – Mount Hood (11,249 ft) (3428.6 m)

A stunning stratovolcano, Mount Hood is Oregon’s tallest peak and a popular climbing destination. 

13. New Mexico – Wheeler Peak (13,167 ft) (4013.3 m)

Wheeler Peak is the tallest mountain in New Mexico and part of the Sangre de Cristo Range. 

14. Texas – Guadalupe Peak (8,751 ft) (2667.3 m)

Guadalupe Peak is the "Top of Texas," offering sweeping desert views in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. 

15. South Dakota – Black Elk Peak (7,242 ft) (2207.3 m)

Formerly known as Harney Peak, Black Elk Peak is the highest summit in the Black Hills of South Dakota. 

16. North Carolina – Mount Mitchell (6,684 ft) (2098.2 m)

The highest point east of the Mississippi, Mount Mitchell is part of the Appalachian Mountains. 

17. Tennessee – Clingmans Dome (6,643 ft) (2024.7 m)

The tallest peak in Tennessee, Clingmans Dome, sits on the border of North Carolina and Tennessee. 

18. New Hampshire – Mount Washington (6,288 ft) (1916.5 m)

Famous for some of the worst weather in the world, Mount Washington is the highest peak in the Northeast. 

19. Virginia – Mount Rogers (5,729 ft) (1746.1 m)

The highest mountain in Virginia, Mount Rogers, is known for its wild ponies and scenic views. 

20. Nebraska – Panorama Point (5,429 ft) (1654.7 m)

More of a gentle rise than a peak, Panorama Point is Nebraska’s highest natural point. 

21. New York – Mount Marcy (5,344 ft) (1628.8 m)

The tallest peak in New York, Mount Marcy, is the centerpiece of the Adirondacks. 

22. Maine – Mount Katahdin (5,269 ft) (1605.9 m)

Mount Katahdin is Maine’s tallest peak and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. 

23. Oklahoma – Black Mesa (4,973 ft) (1515.7 m)

Located in the Oklahoma Panhandle, Black Mesa is a high plateau near the Colorado and New Mexico borders. 

24. West Virginia – Spruce Knob (4,863 ft) (1482.2 m)

Spruce Knob is the highest point in West Virginia and part of the Allegheny Mountains. 

25. Georgia – Brasstown Bald (4,784 ft) (1458 m)

The highest peak in Georgia, Brasstown Bald, offers panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 

26. Vermont – Mount Mansfield (4,395 ft) (1339.5 m)

Mount Mansfield is the highest point in Vermont and is known for its ski resorts. 

27. Kentucky – Black Mountain (4,145 ft) (1263.3 m)

Black Mountain is the highest point in Kentucky, near the Virginia border. 

28. Kansas – Mount Sunflower (4,039 ft) (1231 m)

Mount Sunflower is a subtle rise in the flat plains of western Kansas. 

29. South Carolina – Sassafras Mountain (3,554 ft) (1083.2 m)

Sassafras Mountain is the tallest peak in South Carolina, located near the North Carolina border. 

30. North Dakota – White Butte (3,506 ft) (1068.6 m)

A rolling hill rather than a true mountain, White Butte is the tallest point in North Dakota. 

31. Massachusetts – Mount Greylock (3,489 ft) (1063.4 m)

The highest peak in Massachusetts, Mount Greylock offers breathtaking views and inspired literary figures like Herman Melville.

32. Maryland – Backbone Mountain (3,360 ft) (1024.1 m)

Maryland’s highest point, Backbone Mountain, is a ridgeline along the Appalachian range. 

33. Pennsylvania – Mount Davis (3,213 ft) (979.3 m)

Mount Davis is Pennsylvania’s tallest mountain, located in the Allegheny Mountains. 

34. Arkansas – Mount Magazine (2,753 ft) (839.1 m)

Mount Magazine is the highest point in Arkansas and a great destination for hiking and rock climbing. 

35. Alabama – Cheaha Mountain (2,407 ft) (733.6 m)

Cheaha Mountain is Alabama’s highest point and part of the Talladega National Forest. 

36. Connecticut – Mount Frissell (2,380 ft) (725.4 m)

While its peak is in Massachusetts, Mount Frissell’s south slope is the highest point in Connecticut.

37. Minnesota – Eagle Mountain (2,301 ft) (701.3 m)

Eagle Mountain is the highest point in Minnesota, near the shores of Lake Superior. 

38. Michigan – Mount Arvon (1,979 ft) (603.1 m)

Mount Arvon, located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, is a heavily forested summit with views of Lake Superior.

39. Wisconsin – Timms Hill (1,951 ft) (594.6 m)

Timms Hill, Wisconsin’s highest point, is a wooded hill with an observation tower for panoramic views.

40. New Jersey – High Point (1,803 ft) (549.5 m)

High Point is home to the High Point Monument, which commemorates war veterans and offers sweeping views of three states.

41. Missouri – Taum Sauk Mountain (1,772 ft) (540.1 m)

The tallest peak in Missouri, Taum Sauk Mountain, is located in the St. Francois Mountains. 

42. Iowa – Hawkeye Point (1,670 ft) (509 m)

The highest point in Iowa, Hawkeye Point, is a slight elevation in the state's gently rolling farmland. 

43. Ohio – Campbell Hill (1,550 ft) (472.4 m)

Once part of a military radar installation, Campbell Hill is a gently sloping high point in Ohio.

 44. Indiana – Hoosier Hill (1,257 ft) (383.1 m)

Hoosier Hill is a wooded rise in rural Indiana, marked by a rock and sign for visitors.

45. Illinois – Charles Mound (1,235 ft) (376.4 m)

Charles Mound is located on private property, but the owners allow visitors on select weekends.

46. Rhode Island – Jerimoth Hill (812 ft) (247.4 m)

Once difficult to access due to private ownership, Jerimoth Hill is now easily visited as Rhode Island’s highest point.

 47. Mississippi – Woodall Mountain (807 ft) (245.9 m)

Woodall Mountain is a small hill and the highest point in Mississippi. 

48. Louisiana – Driskill Mountain (535 ft) (163 m)

Louisiana’s highest point, Driskill Mountain, is a small hill in the northern part of the state.

 49. Delaware – Ebright Azimuth (448 ft) (136.5 m)

Ebright Azimuth is a barely noticeable rise in northern Delaware, marked by a roadside sign.

 50. Florida – Britton Hill (345 ft)  (105.1 m)

The lowest high point of any U.S. state.