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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