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50 State Highpoints

What are the 50 State Highpoints?

The 50 State Highpoints list includes the single highest natural point in each U.S. state. The list is defined by geography rather than by any club, so there is little dispute over which points qualify. The highpoints range from Denali in Alaska at 20,310 feet, the highest peak in North America, to Britton Hill in Florida at 345 feet. Some are short walks from a parking area, some are on private land that requires permission, and a few are major mountaineering objectives. The Highpointers Club brings together people working on the list and records those who finish.

50 State Highpoints list

  1. Denali, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Denali

    20,310 ft · Alaska

  2. Mount Whitney, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Mount Whitney

    14,505 ft · California

  3. Mount Elbert, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Mount Elbert

    14,440 ft · Colorado

  4. Mount Rainier, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Mount Rainier

    14,411 ft · Washington

  5. Gannett Peak, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Gannett Peak

    13,810 ft · Wyoming

  6. Mauna Kea, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Mauna Kea

    13,803 ft · Hawaii

  7. Kings Peak, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Kings Peak

    13,528 ft · Utah

  8. Wheeler Peak, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Wheeler Peak

    13,161 ft · New Mexico

  9. Boundary Peak, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Boundary Peak

    13,147 ft · Nevada

  10. Granite Peak, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Granite Peak

    12,799 ft · Montana

  11. Borah Peak, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Borah Peak

    12,662 ft · Idaho

  12. Humphreys Peak, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Humphreys Peak

    12,633 ft · Arizona

  13. Mount Hood, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Mount Hood

    11,249 ft · Oregon

  14. Guadalupe Peak, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Guadalupe Peak

    8,751 ft · Texas

  15. Black Elk Peak, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Black Elk Peak

    7,244 ft · South Dakota

  16. Mount Mitchell, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Mount Mitchell

    6,684 ft · North Carolina

  17. Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome), a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome)

    6,643 ft · Tennessee

  18. Mount Washington, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Mount Washington

    6,288 ft · New Hampshire

  19. Mount Rogers, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Mount Rogers

    5,729 ft · Virginia

  20. Panorama Point, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Panorama Point

    5,429 ft · Nebraska

  21. Mount Marcy, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Mount Marcy

    5,344 ft · New York

  22. Katahdin, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Katahdin

    5,267 ft · Maine

  23. Black Mesa, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Black Mesa

    4,973 ft · Oklahoma

  24. Spruce Knob, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Spruce Knob

    4,863 ft · West Virginia

  25. Brasstown Bald, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Brasstown Bald

    4,784 ft · Georgia

  26. Mount Mansfield, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Mount Mansfield

    4,393 ft · Vermont

  27. Black Mountain, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Black Mountain

    4,145 ft · Kentucky

  28. Mount Sunflower, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Mount Sunflower

    4,039 ft · Kansas

  29. Sassafras Mountain, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Sassafras Mountain

    3,560 ft · South Carolina

  30. White Butte, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    White Butte

    3,506 ft · North Dakota

  31. Mount Greylock, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Mount Greylock

    3,489 ft · Massachusetts

  32. Backbone Mountain, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Backbone Mountain

    3,360 ft · Maryland

  33. Mount Davis, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Mount Davis

    3,213 ft · Pennsylvania

  34. Mount Magazine, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Mount Magazine

    2,753 ft · Arkansas

  35. Cheaha Mountain, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Cheaha Mountain

    2,407 ft · Alabama

  36. Mount Frissell, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Mount Frissell

    2,380 ft · Connecticut

  37. Eagle Mountain, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Eagle Mountain

    2,301 ft · Minnesota

  38. Mount Arvon, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Mount Arvon

    1,979 ft · Michigan

  39. Timms Hill, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Timms Hill

    1,951 ft · Wisconsin

  40. High Point, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    High Point

    1,803 ft · New Jersey

  41. Taum Sauk Mountain, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Taum Sauk Mountain

    1,772 ft · Missouri

  42. Hawkeye Point, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Hawkeye Point

    1,670 ft · Iowa

  43. Campbell Hill, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Campbell Hill

    1,549 ft · Ohio

  44. Hoosier Hill, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Hoosier Hill

    1,257 ft · Indiana

  45. Charles Mound, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Charles Mound

    1,235 ft · Illinois

  46. Jerimoth Hill, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Jerimoth Hill

    812 ft · Rhode Island

  47. Woodall Mountain, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Woodall Mountain

    806 ft · Mississippi

  48. Driskill Mountain, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Driskill Mountain

    535 ft · Louisianna

  49. Ebright Azimuth, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Ebright Azimuth

    447 ft · Delaware

  50. Britton Hill, a peak on the 50 State Highpoints list

    Britton Hill

    345 ft · Florida

Collecting every state

Highpointing is as much about travel as climbing. The list takes people to every corner of the country, often to places they would never otherwise visit. Many highpointers complete the lower 48 first and save Denali for last, and some also pursue county or national park highpoints. Yak shows every state you have reached on one map.

Frequently asked questions

What is the highest state highpoint?

Denali in Alaska is the highest at 20,310 feet. It is also the highest mountain in North America.

What is the lowest state highpoint?

Britton Hill in Florida is the lowest at 345 feet above sea level.

Do some state highpoints require permission to visit?

Yes. Several highpoints are on private land and have access rules or limited open days, so check current access before you go.

Is there a club for state highpointers?

The Highpointers Club is the main organization for people pursuing the list. It shares access information and recognizes those who complete it.

Do most people finish all 50?

Many highpointers aim for the 48 contiguous states first. Denali and Hawaii's Mauna Kea are often the last to be added.

Is there an app to track the 50 State Highpoints?

Yes. Yak: Mountain Tracker is a free app for iPhone and Android that includes the 50 State Highpoints as a quest with all 50 peaks. Mark each peak as climbed, log the date with notes and photos, plan the peaks you have left and see how close you are to finishing the list.

What is the hardest state highpoint?

Denali in Alaska, a full glacier expedition. In the lower 48, Gannett Peak in Wyoming and Granite Peak in Montana are usually called the hardest, with long approaches, glacier or snow travel and exposed scrambling.

Which state highpoints can you drive to?

Several have roads to or near the top, including Mount Washington in New Hampshire, Mount Mitchell in North Carolina, Spruce Knob in West Virginia and Britton Hill in Florida. Many others in the Midwest and South are a short walk from a parking area.

Track your highpoints

Log each state highpoint you reach and watch the map fill in.

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