Tallest mountain peaks in the 48 contiguous U.S. states
Mia Walsh
Updated on April 03, 2026
Top of the 48...
Alaska’s Mount Denali (pictured) reigns as the tallest mountain in the U.S., a majestic 20,320 feet above sea level. Its joined by other prominent Alaskan peaks, such as Mount Saint Elias, Foraker and Bona, as the 10 tallest. As for the lower 48? While some might know the top spot, few can pinpoint the other 10.
With that in mind, here are the answers to the common contiguous trivia…
10. Crestone Peak
Location: Colorado.
Elevation: 14,300 feet.
9. Uncompahgre Peak
Location: Colorado.
Elevation: 14,321 feet.
8. La Plata Peak
Location: Colorado.
Elevation: 14,343 feet.
7. Blanca Peak
Location: Colorado.
Elevation: 14,341 feet.
6. Mount Williamson
Location: California.
Elevation: 14,379 feet.
5. Mount Rainier
Location: Washington.
Elevation: 14,417 feet
4. Mount Harvard
Location: Colorado.
Elevation: 14,421 feet.
3. Mount Massive
Location: Colorado.
Elevation: 14,428 feet.
2. Mount Elbert
Location: Colorado.
Elevation: 14,440 feet.
1. Mount Whitney
Locations: California.
Elevation: 14,505 feet.
