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Mountain Ranges in the United States

Mountain Range Highest Peak Elevation (ft) States
Appalachian Mountains Mount Mitchell 6,684 AL, GA, TN, NC, SC, VA, WV, MD, PA, NJ, NY, CT, MA, VT, NH, ME
Rocky Mountains Mount Elbert 14,440 NM, CO, WY, MT, ID, UT
Sierra Nevada Mount Whitney 14,505 CA, NV
Cascade Range Mount Rainier 14,417 WA, OR, CA
Alaska Range Denali 20,310 AK
Brooks Range Mount Isto 8,976 AK
Adirondack Mountains Mount Marcy 5,344 NY
Ouachita Mountains Rich Mountain 2,681 AR, OK
Blue Ridge Mountains Mount Mitchell 6,684 GA, NC, TN, VA
White Mountains Mount Washington 6,288 NH, ME
Green Mountains Mount Mansfield 4,393 VT
Black Hills Black Elk Peak 7,244 SD, WY
San Juan Mountains Uncompahgre Peak 14,321 CO
Wasatch Range Mount Nebo 11,928 UT
Uinta Mountains Kings Peak 13,534 UT, WY
Santa Catalina Mountains Mount Lemmon 9,159 AZ
Chisos Mountains Emory Peak 7,825 TX
Olympic Mountains Mount Olympus 7,980 WA
Great Smoky Mountains Clingmans Dome 6,643 TN, NC
Absaroka Range Francs Peak 13,153 MT, WY


List of Top Highest Mountain Peaks in the United States

RankMountain PeakElevation in MetersElevation in FeetMountain RangeState
1Denali (Mount McKinley)6,19120,310Alaska RangeAlaska
2Mount Saint Elias5,48918,009Saint Elias MountainsAlaska, Yukon
3Mount Foraker5,30417,400Alaska RangeAlaska
4Mount Bona5,04416,550Saint Elias MountainsAlaska
5Mount Blackburn4,99616,390Wrangell MountainsAlaska
6Mount Sanford4,94916,237Wrangell MountainsAlaska
7Mount Fairweather4,67115,325Saint Elias MountainsAlaska, British Columbia
8Mount Hubbard4,55714,951Saint Elias MountainsAlaska, Yukon
9Mount Bear4,52014,831Saint Elias MountainsAlaska
10Mount Hunter4,44214,573Alaska RangeAlaska
11Mount Whitney4,42114,505Sierra NevadaCalifornia
12Mount Alverstone4,42014,500Saint Elias MountainsAlaska, Yukon
13University Peak4,41014,470Saint Elias MountainsAlaska
14Mount Elbert4,40114,440Sawatch RangeColorado
15Mount Massive4,39814,428Sawatch RangeColorado
16Mount Harvard4,39614,421Sawatch RangeColorado
17Mount Rainier4,39414,417Cascade RangeWashington
18Mount Williamson4,38314,379Sierra NevadaCalifornia
19Blanca Peak4,37414,351Sangre de Cristo MountainsColorado
20La Plata Peak4,37214,343Sawatch RangeColorado
21Uncompahgre Peak4,36514,321San Juan MountainsColorado
22Crestone Peak4,35914,300Sangre de Cristo RangeColorado
23Mount Lincoln4,35714,293Mosquito RangeColorado
24Castle Peak4,35214,279Elk MountainsColorado
25Grays Peak4,35214,278Front RangeColorado
26Mount Antero4,35114,276Sawatch RangeColorado
27Mount Evans4,35014,271Front RangeColorado
28Longs Peak4,34614,259Front RangeColorado
29Mount Wilson4,34414,252San Miguel MountainsColorado
30White Mountain Peak4,34414,252White MountainsCalifornia
31North Palisade4,34314,248Sierra NevadaCalifornia
32Mount Princeton4,32914,204Sawatch RangeColorado
33Mount Yale4,32814,200Sawatch RangeColorado
34Mount Shasta4,32214,179Cascade RangeCalifornia
35Maroon Peak4,31714,163Elk MountainsColorado
36Mount Wrangell4,31714,163Wrangell MountainsAlaska
37Mount Sneffels4,31514,158Sneffels RangeColorado
38Capitol Peak4,30914,137Elk MountainsColorado
39Pikes Peak4,30214,115Front RangeColorado
40Windom Peak4,29614,093Needle MountainsColorado
41Mount Augusta4,28914,070Saint Elias MountainsAlaska, Yukon
42Handies Peak4,28514,058San Juan MountainsColorado
43Culebra Peak4,28314,053Culebra RangeColorado
44San Luis Peak4,27414,022La Garita MountainsColorado
45Mount of the Holy Cross4,27114,011Sawatch RangeColorado
46Sunshine Peak4,27014,007San Juan MountainsColorado
46Grizzly Peak4,26613,995Sawatch RangeColorado
47Mount Humphreys4,26513,992Sierra NevadaCalifornia
48Mount Keith4,26213,982Sierra NevadaCalifornia
49Mount Ouray4,25513,961Sawatch RangeColorado
50Vermilion Peak4,23713,900San Juan MountainsColorado
51Atna Peaks4,22513,860Wrangell MountainsAlaska
52Regal Mountain4,22013,845Wrangell MountainsAlaska
53Mount Darwin4,21813,837Sierra NevadaCalifornia
54Mount Hayes4,21613,832Alaska RangeAlaska
55Mount Silverheels4,21513,829Front RangeColorado
56Rio Grande Pyramid4,21413,827San Juan MountainsColorado
57Gannett Peak4,20913,809Wind River RangeWyoming
58Mount Kaweah4,20913,807Sierra NevadaCalifornia
59Mauna Kea4,20713,803Island of HawaiʻiHawaiʻi
60Grand Teton4,19913,775Teton RangeWyoming
61Mount Cook4,19413,760Saint Elias MountainsAlaska, Yukon
62Mount Morgan4,19313,758Sierra NevadaCalifornia
63Fremont Peak4,19113,750Wind River RangeWyoming
64Mount Gabb4,19013,747Sierra NevadaCalifornia
65Bald Mountain4,17313,690Front RangeColorado
66Mount Oso4,17313,690San Juan MountainsColorado
67Mauna Loa4,16913,679Island of HawaiʻiHawaiʻi
68Mount Jackson4,16913,676Sawatch RangeColorado
69Mount Tom4,16313,657Sierra NevadaCalifornia
70Bard Peak4,15913,647Front RangeColorado
71West Spanish Peak4,15513,631Spanish PeaksColorado
72Mount Powell4,14113,586Gore RangeColorado
73Hagues Peak4,13713,573Mummy RangeColorado
74Mount Dubois4,13513,565White MountainsCalifornia
75Tower Mountain4,13213,558San Juan MountainsColorado
76Treasure Mountain4,12513,535Elk MountainsColorado
77Kings Peak4,12513,534Uinta MountainsUtah
78North Arapaho Peak4,11713,508Front RangeColorado
79Mount Pinchot4,11513,500Sierra NevadaCalifornia
80Mount Natazhat4,09513,435Saint Elias MountainsAlaska
81Mount Jarvis4,09113,421Wrangell MountainsAlaska
82Parry Peak4,08313,397Front RangeColorado
83Bill Williams Peak4,08113,389Williams MountainsColorado
84Sultan Mountain4,07613,373San Juan MountainsColorado
85Mount Herard4,06813,345Sangre de Cristo MountainsColorado
86West Buffalo Peak4,06413,332Mosquito RangeColorado
87Tressider Peak4,05813,315Saint Elias MountainsAlaska
88Summit Peak4,05613,308San Juan MountainsColorado
89Middle Peak4,05613,306San Miguel MountainsColorado
90Antora Peak4,04613,275Sawatch RangeColorado
91Henry Mountain4,04213,261Sawatch RangeColorado
92Hesperus Mountain4,03513,237La Plata MountainsColorado
93Mount Silverthrone4,02913,220Alaska RangeAlaska
94Jacque Peak4,02713,211Gore RangeColorado
95Bennett Peak4,02613,209San Juan MountainsColorado
96Wind River Peak4,02213,197Wind River RangeWyoming
97Conejos Peak4,01713,179San Juan MountainsColorado
98Mount Marcus Baker4,01613,176Chugach MountainsAlaska
99Cloud Peak4,01313,167Bighorn MountainsWyoming
99Wheeler Peak4,01313,167Taos MountainsNew Mexico
100Francs Peak4,01213,164Absaroka RangeWyoming


Mountains in the United States


The United States contains a wide range of mountain ranges that extend from the eastern to the western part of the country, providing beautiful scenery, biodiversity, and outdoor recreation. These mountains are important in determining the country's topography, climate, mineral wealth, and people's way of life. The mountain systems of the U.S. range from the high peaks of Alaska to the gentle folds of the Appalachian Mountains in the east, and differ in age, geologic structure, and height.

Major Mountain Ranges and Geographic Distribution

The Rocky Mountains extend 3000 miles across the western United States from northern New Mexico through Colorado Wyoming Montana until they reach Canada in the west. The highest point in the Rocky Mountains stands at 14,440 feet where Mount Elbert rises above Colorado. The Sierra Nevada and Cascade Ranges run parallel to the west of the Rocky Mountains. The Sierra Nevada mountain range between California and Nevada contains Mount Whitney which claims the title of highest peak in the contiguous United States at 14,505 feet. The Cascade Range stretches from northern California through Oregon and Washington where volcanic peaks form a chain including Mount Rainier at 14,417 feet.

The Pacific Coastal Ranges push westward from the continent to form the Olympic Mountains of Washington and the Santa Lucia Range of California which create spectacular coastal views. Alaska contains the highest mountain ranges across the United States including both the Alaska Range and the Brooks Range. The highest peak in North America stands at 20,310 feet and is located in the Alaska Range under the name Denali which previously bore the name Mount McKinley.

The Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States extend from Alabama to Maine and represent some of the oldest mountain ranges globally. The western ranges may reach greater heights but their ancient weathered peaks in the eastern United States remain significant. The highest peak within the Appalachian Mountains stands at Mount Mitchell which reaches 6,684 feet in North Carolina. The Appalachian Mountains contain three main subranges which include the Blue Ridge Mountains together with the Great Smoky Mountains and White Mountains.

Geological and Ecological Significance

The mountains in the United States are geologically diverse, representing a variety of tectonic processes. The Rockies and Sierra Nevada were formed primarily through tectonic uplift and volcanic activity, while the Appalachians originated from ancient continental collisions over 480 million years ago. This geological diversity results in a wide range of soil types, mineral deposits, and landforms.

The U.S. mountain ranges maintain various ecosystems together with numerous species which are found only in these regions. The Sierra Nevada range contains coniferous forests while hosting the famous giant sequoias. The Appalachian Mountains maintain a moist temperate climate which enables them to support one of the most biodiverse temperate forests across the world. The ecosystems play a vital role in supporting wildlife habitats while providing essential water resources because mountains function as natural water storage systems that supply rivers and aquifers.

Cultural and Recreational Importance

The United States' mountains have been culturally important for Native Americans, European settlers, and contemporary adventurers. Native American mythology includes mountains as central elements while many communities consider them sacred spaces. The mountains serve as primary destinations for tourism activities and outdoor sports and conservation efforts. Rocky Mountain National Park together with Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Denali National Park draw millions of visitors each year.

The mountains attract people who enjoy hiking skiing mountaineering and wildlife watching among other outdoor activities. The Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail provide hikers with the opportunity to explore extensive hiking routes through America's most beautiful and isolated natural regions.

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