which state has the highest elevation

Alaska is the state with the highest elevation in the United States, thanks to Denali, which rises to about 20,310 feet (6,190 meters) above sea level.

Highest state by elevation

• State with highest point: Alaska.

• Mountain: Denali (formerly Mount McKinley).

• Elevation: About 20,310 feet above sea level, making it not only the highest point in the U.S. but also the tallest mountain in North America.

Extra context

• The next highest state high point is California’s Mount Whitney at 14,494 feet, far lower than Denali’s summit.

• Lists of state high points consistently rank Alaska first because no other state has a peak close to Denali’s elevation.

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