highest peaks in the us
Did you know that the 10 highest mountains in the United States (actually the top 11) are all located in Alaska? Mount McKinley is the highest at 20,320 ft. If you are actually looking for the highest mountains in the contiguous 48 states, here is a review of the highest peaks, with location and elevation. 10 Highest Mountains in the United States. Mount Whitney in the Sierra Nevada Range. Mount Whitney in the Sierra Nevada Range â 14,505 ft. The Sierra Nevada Range (which means snowy mountain range) is located in both California and Nevada, and stretches 400 miles from north to south.