Denali in Alaska is the tallest mountain in the United States, with a summit elevation of about 20,310 feet (6,190 meters) above sea level.

Quick Scoop

  • The tallest mountain in the US is Denali , formerly known as Mount McKinley.
  • It is located in the Alaska Range in interior Alaska.
  • Denali is also the highest peak in all of North America, not just the United States.

A Bit More Detail

Denali’s official height was updated after modern GPS-based surveys confirmed its elevation at about 20,310 feet, slightly revising older figures that were a few feet higher.

Because it rises dramatically from a relatively low surrounding plain, Denali is noted as one of the tallest land-based mountains in the world when measured from base to summit, with about 18,000 feet of vertical relief.

Many climbers consider Denali one of the most challenging of the “Seven Summits” because of its extreme cold, unpredictable weather, and high latitude.

TL;DR: Denali in Alaska is the tallest mountain in the US at about 20,310 feet (6,190 meters) above sea level.

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