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Explore US map showing mountain ranges located in the United States, it is home to several major mountain ranges, each with distinct features and geological significance. The Rocky Mountains, stretching over 3,000 miles from Canada to New Mexico, are known for their stunning peaks and diverse wildlife. The Appalachian Mountains, one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, extend from Canada to Alabama and are famed for their rich biodiversity and the scenic Appalachian Trail. The Sierra Nevada, located in California and Nevada, houses the highest peak in the contiguous US, Mount Whitney, at 14,505 feet. The Cascade Range in the Pacific Northwest is noted for its volcanic activity, with Mount St. Helens and Mount Rainier being prominent peaks. These mountain ranges not only offer recreational opportunities but also play crucial roles in the climate, water resources, and ecosystems of their regions.

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Methods to Measure the Summit of a Mountain or Hill

A summit's characteristics are quantified through three distinct topographic measurements, each providing unique insights into its geographical and physical significance. These measurements include topographic elevation, topographic prominence, and topographic isolation. Below, we explore these metrics in detail with examples and rankings of significant summits in the United States.

Topographic Elevation

The topographic elevation of a summit measures its height above geodetic sea level. This metric determines the absolute vertical position of a summit and is commonly used to rank mountains. For instance:

• Mount Denali: Located in Alaska, it is the highest peak in the United States, with an elevation of 20,310 feet (6,190 meters).
• Mount Whitney: Situated in California, this summit reaches an elevation of 14,505 feet (4,421 meters).

The table below ranks the 100 highest major summits in the United States by elevation, highlighting their impressive heights.

Topographic Prominence

Topographic prominence measures how much a summit rises above its surrounding terrain. It is a critical indicator of a mountain's visual and geographical dominance. For example:

• Mount Rainier: Located in Washington, it has a prominence of 13,211 feet (4,027 meters), making it the most prominent summit in the contiguous United States.
• Mount Denali: With a prominence of 20,146 feet (6,144 meters), it is also the most prominent peak in North America.

The second table ranks the 50 most prominent summits in the United States, providing a clearer understanding of their dominance over surrounding landscapes.

Topographic Isolation

Topographic isolation, also known as the radius of dominance, measures the distance to the nearest point of equal elevation. This metric illustrates the remoteness and unique positioning of a summit. Examples include:

• Mount Denali: With an isolation of over 4,600 miles (7,402 kilometers), it is one of the most isolated summits in the world.
• Mount Whitney: Its isolation is approximately 1,647 miles (2,651 kilometers), emphasizing its significance in the Sierra Nevada range.

The third table ranks the 50 most isolated major summits in the United States, showcasing their distinct geographic locations.

The Hundred highest summits of USA with at least Five Hundred meters of Topographic Prominence

The United States is home to numerous towering summits that define its diverse topography. Among the 100 highest major summits, Denali stands out as the only peak exceeding 6,000 meters (19,685 feet) in elevation. Four summits surpass 5,000 meters (16,404 feet), and all 100 peaks rise above 4,012 meters (13,163 feet), making them some of the most prominent and awe-inspiring landscapes in the nation.

Geographic Distribution of the 100 Highest Summits

The distribution of the 100 highest major summits reveals the geographical diversity of the United States. These peaks are spread across several states, reflecting the varied topography of the country:

• Colorado: 53 summits, predominantly located in the Rocky Mountains.
• Alaska: 23 summits, including the 10 highest peaks in the United States.
• California: 14 summits, mostly situated in the Sierra Nevada range.
• Wyoming: 5 summits, mainly in the Wind River Range and the Teton Range.
• Hawaiʻi: 2 summits, with volcanic peaks such as Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.
• Washington, Utah, and New Mexico: 1 summit each, representing unique high-altitude features in these states.

International Borders and Unique Features

A few of these summits are notable for their location along international boundaries:

• Five summits are located on the border between Alaska and Yukon in Canada.
• One summit is situated on the border between Alaska and British Columbia.

The Ten Highest Summits

All ten of the highest major summits in the United States are located in Alaska, underscoring the state's prominence in hosting the nation's tallest peaks. These include:

• Denali: The highest peak in North America at 6,190 meters (20,310 feet).
• Other notable peaks such as Mount Saint Elias, Mount Foraker, and Mount Bona, all exceeding 5,000 meters (16,404 feet).

Rank	Mountain peak	Mountain range	State	Elevation	Isolation	Prominence
1	Denali	Alaska Range	Alaska	20,310 ft (6190.5 m)	7,450.24	20,146 ft (6141 m)
2	Mount Saint Elias	Saint Elias Mountains	Alaska, Yukon	18,009 ft (5489 m)	25.6 mi (41.3 km)	11,250 ft (3429 m)
3	Mount Foraker	Alaska Range	Alaska	17,400 ft (5304 m)	14.27 mi (23 km)	7,250 ft (2210 m)
4	Mount Bona	Saint Elias Mountains	Alaska	16,550 ft (5044 m)	49.7 mi (80 km)	6,900 ft (2103 m)
5	Mount Blackburn	Wrangell Mountains	Alaska	16,390 ft (4996 m)	60.7 mi (97.6 km)	11,640 ft (3548 m)
6	Mount Sanford	Wrangell Mountains	Alaska	16,237 ft (4949 m)	40.3 mi (64.8 km)	7,687 ft (2343 m)
7	Mount Fairweather (Fairweather Mountain)	Saint Elias Mountains	Alaska, British Columbia	15,325 ft (4671 m)	124.4 mi (200 km)	12,995 ft (3961 m)
8	Mount Hubbard	Saint Elias Mountains	Alaska, Yukon	14,951 ft (4557 m)	21.3 mi (34.4 km)	8,061 ft (2457 m)
9	Mount Bear	Saint Elias Mountains	Alaska	14,831 ft (4520 m)	20.1 mi (32.4 km)	5,054 ft (1540 m)
10	Mount Hunter	Alaska Range	Alaska	14,573 ft (4442 m)	6.88 mi (11.07 km)	4,653 ft (1418 m)
11	Mount Whitney	Sierra Nevada	California	14,505 ft (4421 m)	2,649.47	10,080 ft (3072 m)
12	Mount Alverstone (Boundary Point 180)	Saint Elias Mountains	Alaska, Yukon	14,500 ft (4420 m)	2.25 mi (3.62 km)	1,950 ft (594 m)
13	University Peak	Saint Elias Mountains	Alaska	14,470 ft (4410 m)	3.71 mi (5.97 km)	3,210 ft (978 m)
14	Mount Elbert	Sawatch Range	Colorado	14,440 ft (4401.2 m)	1,079.15	9,093 ft (2772 m)
15	Mount Massive	Sawatch Range	Colorado	14,428 ft (4398 m)	5.06 mi (8.14 km)	1,961 ft (598 m)
16	Mount Harvard	Sawatch Range	Colorado	14,421 ft (4395.6 m)	14.92 mi (24 km)	2,360 ft (719 m)
17	Mount Rainier	Cascade Range	Washington	14,417 ft (4394 m)	731 mi (1,177 km)	13,210 ft (4026 m)
18	Mount Williamson	Sierra Nevada	California	14,379 ft (4383 m)	5.41 mi (8.7 km)	1,676 ft (511 m)
19	Blanca Peak	Sangre de Cristo Mountains	Colorado	14,351 ft (4374 m)	103.4 mi (166.4 km)	5,326 ft (1623 m)
20	La Plata Peak	Sawatch Range	Colorado	14,343 ft (4372 m)	6.28 mi (10.11 km)	1,836 ft (560 m)
21	Uncompahgre Peak	San Juan Mountains	Colorado	14,321 ft (4365 m)	85 mi (136.8 km)	4,277 ft (1304 m)
22	Crestone Peak	Sangre de Cristo Range	Colorado	14,300 ft (4359 m)	27.4 mi (44 km)	4,554 ft (1388 m)
23	Mount Lincoln	Mosquito Range	Colorado	14,293 ft (4356.5 m)	22.5 mi (36.2 km)	3,862 ft (1177 m)
24	Castle Peak	Elk Mountains	Colorado	14,279 ft (4352.2 m)	20.9 mi (33.6 km)	2,365 ft (721 m)
25	Grays Peak	Front Range	Colorado	14,278 ft (4352 m)	25 mi (40.2 km)	2,770 ft (844 m)
26	Mount Antero	Sawatch Range	Colorado	14,276 ft (4351.4 m)	17.67 mi (28.4 km)	2,503 ft (763 m)
27	Mount Evans	Front Range	Colorado	14,271 ft (4350 m)	9.79 mi (15.76 km)	2,770 ft (844 m)
28	Longs Peak	Front Range	Colorado	14,259 ft (4346 m)	43.6 mi (70.2 km)	2,940 ft (896 m)
29	Mount Wilson	San Miguel Mountains	Colorado	14,252 ft (4344 m)	33 mi (53.1 km)	4,024 ft (1227 m)
30	White Mountain Peak	White Mountains	California	14,252 ft (4344 m)	67.4 mi (108.6 km)	7,196 ft (2193 m)
31	North Palisade	Sierra Nevada	California	14,248 ft (4343 m)	32.2 mi (51.8 km)	2,894 ft (882 m)
32	Mount Princeton	Sawatch Range	Colorado	14,204 ft (4329.3 m)	5.19 mi (8.36 km)	2,177 ft (664 m)
33	Mount Yale	Sawatch Range	Colorado	14,200 ft (4328.2 m)	5.55 mi (8.93 km)	1,896 ft (578 m)
34	Mount Shasta	Cascade Range	California	14,179 ft (4321.8 m)	335 mi (539 km)	9,772 ft (2979 m)
35	Maroon Peak	Elk Mountains	Colorado	14,163 ft (4317 m)	8.06 mi (12.97 km)	2,336 ft (712 m)
36	Mount Wrangell	Wrangell Mountains	Alaska	14,163 ft (4317 m)	14.79 mi (23.8 km)	5,613 ft (1711 m)
37	Mount Sneffels	Sneffels Range	Colorado	14,158 ft (4315.4 m)	15.71 mi (25.3 km)	3,050 ft (930 m)
38	Capitol Peak	Elk Mountains	Colorado	14,137 ft (4309 m)	7.44 mi (11.98 km)	1,750 ft (533 m)
39	Pikes Peak	Front Range	Colorado	14,115 ft (4302.31 m)	60.6 mi (97.6 km)	5,530 ft (1686 m)
40	Windom Peak	Needle Mountains	Colorado	14,093 ft (4296 m)	26.3 mi (42.4 km)	2,187 ft (667 m)
41	Mount Augusta	Saint Elias Mountains	Alaska, Yukon	14,070 ft (4289 m)	14.41 mi (23.2 km)	5,082 ft (1549 m)
42	Handies Peak	San Juan Mountains	Colorado	14,058 ft (4284.8 m)	11.18 mi (18 km)	1,908 ft (582 m)
43	Culebra Peak	Culebra Range	Colorado	14,053 ft (4283 m)	35.4 mi (56.9 km)	4,827 ft (1471 m)
44	San Luis Peak	La Garita Mountains	Colorado	14,022 ft (4273.8 m)	26.9 mi (43.4 km)	3,113 ft (949 m)
45	Mount of the Holy Cross	Sawatch Range	Colorado	14,011 ft (4270.5 m)	18.41 mi (29.6 km)	2,113 ft (644 m)
46	Sunshine Peak	San Juan Mountains	Colorado	14,007 ft (4269.5 m)	1.27 mi (2.05 km)	501 ft (153 m)
46	Grizzly Peak	Sawatch Range	Colorado	13,995 ft (4265.6 m)	6.77 mi (10.89 km)	1,928 ft (588 m)
47	Mount Humphreys	Sierra Nevada	California	13,992 ft (4265 m)	14.71 mi (23.7 km)	2,563 ft (781 m)
48	Mount Keith	Sierra Nevada	California	13,982 ft (4262 m)	3.09 mi (4.97 km)	1,936 ft (590 m)
49	Mount Ouray	Sawatch Range	Colorado	13,961 ft (4255.4 m)	13.58 mi (21.9 km)	2,659 ft (810 m)
50	Vermilion Peak	San Juan Mountains	Colorado	13,900 ft (4237 m)	9.07 mi (14.6 km)	2,105 ft (642 m)
51	Atna Peaks	Wrangell Mountains	Alaska	13,860 ft (4225 m)	3.64 mi (5.86 km)	2,210 ft (674 m)
52	Regal Mountain	Wrangell Mountains	Alaska	13,845 ft (4220 m)	12.25 mi (19.72 km)	4,395 ft (1340 m)
53	Mount Darwin	Sierra Nevada	California	13,837 ft (4218 m)	7.13 mi (11.48 km)	1,891 ft (576 m)
54	Mount Hayes	Alaska Range	Alaska	13,832 ft (4216 m)	125.5 mi (202 km)	11,507 ft (3507 m)
55	Mount Silverheels	Front Range	Colorado	13,829 ft (4215 m)	5.48 mi (8.82 km)	2,283 ft (696 m)
56	Rio Grande Pyramid	San Juan Mountains	Colorado	13,827 ft (4214.4 m)	10.76 mi (17.31 km)	1,881 ft (573 m)
57	Gannett Peak	Wind River Range	Wyoming	13,809 ft (4209.1 m)	290 mi (467 km)	7,076 ft (2157 m)
58	Mount Kaweah	Sierra Nevada	California	13,807 ft (4209 m)	10.73 mi (17.27 km)	2,027 ft (618 m)
59	Mauna Kea	Island of Hawaiʻi	Hawaiʻi	13,803 ft (4207.3 m)	3,947.00	13,803 ft (4207 m)
60	Grand Teton	Teton Range	Wyoming	13,775 ft (4198.7 m)	69.4 mi (111.6 km)	6,545 ft (1995 m)
61	Mount Cook	Saint Elias Mountains	Alaska, Yukon	13,760 ft (4194 m)	14.54 mi (23.4 km)	7,710 ft (2350 m)
62	Mount Morgan	Sierra Nevada	California	13,758 ft (4193.4 m)	9.86 mi (15.87 km)	2,648 ft (807 m)
63	Fremont Peak	Wind River Range	Wyoming	13,750 ft (4191 m)
64	Mount Gabb	Sierra Nevada	California	13,747 ft (4190 m)	4.28 mi (6.89 km)	2,601 ft (793 m)
65	Bald Mountain	Front Range	Colorado	13,690 ft (4173 m)	7.51 mi (12.09 km)	2,099 ft (640 m)
66	Mount Oso	San Juan Mountains	Colorado	13,690 ft (4173 m)	5.41 mi (8.71 km)	1,664 ft (507 m)
67	Mauna Loa	Island of Hawaiʻi	Hawaiʻi	13,679 ft (4169 m)	25.4 mi (40.8 km)	7,099 ft (2164 m)
68	Mount Jackson	Sawatch Range	Colorado	13,676 ft (4168.5 m)	3.21 mi (5.16 km)	1,810 ft (552 m)
69	Mount Tom	Sierra Nevada	California	13,657 ft (4163 m)	4.77 mi (7.67 km)	1,992 ft (607 m)
70	Bard Peak	Front Range	Colorado	13,647 ft (4159 m)	5.43 mi (8.74 km)	1,701 ft (518 m)
71	West Spanish Peak	Spanish Peaks	Colorado	13,631 ft (4155 m)	19.87 mi (32 km)	3,686 ft (1123 m)
72	Mount Powell	Gore Range	Colorado	13,586 ft (4141 m)	21.5 mi (34.6 km)	3,000 ft (914 m)
73	Hagues Peak	Mummy Range	Colorado	13,573 ft (4137 m)	15.7 mi (25.3 km)	2,420 ft (738 m)
74	Mount Dubois	White Mountains	California	13,565 ft (4135 m)	9.63 mi (15.5 km)	2,339 ft (713 m)
75	Tower Mountain	San Juan Mountains	Colorado	13,558 ft (4132 m)	4.88 mi (7.86 km)	1,652 ft (504 m)
76	Treasure Mountain	Elk Mountains	Colorado	13,535 ft (4125 m)	6.92 mi (11.13 km)	2,828 ft (862 m)
77	Kings Peak	Uinta Mountains	Utah	13,534 ft (4125 m)	166.6 mi (268 km)	6,358 ft (1938 m)
78	North Arapaho Peak	Front Range	Colorado	13,508 ft (4117 m)	15.38 mi (24.8 km)	1,665 ft (507 m)
79	Mount Pinchot	Sierra Nevada	California	13,500 ft (4115 m)	4.71 mi (7.58 km)	2,110 ft (643 m)
80	Mount Natazhat	Saint Elias Mountains	Alaska	13,435 ft (4095 m)	15.49 mi (24.9 km)	5,985 ft (1824 m)
81	Mount Jarvis	Wrangell Mountains	Alaska	13,421 ft (4091 m)	11.15 mi (17.95 km)	4,771 ft (1454 m)
82	Parry Peak	Front Range	Colorado	13,397 ft (4083 m)	9.46 mi (15.22 km)	1,720 ft (524 m)
83	Bill Williams Peak	Williams Mountains	Colorado	13,389 ft (4081 m)	3.72 mi (5.98 km)	1,682 ft (513 m)
84	Sultan Mountain	San Juan Mountains	Colorado	13,373 ft (4076 m)	4.59 mi (7.39 km)	1,868 ft (569 m)
85	Mount Herard	Sangre de Cristo Mountains	Colorado	13,345 ft (4068 m)	4.63 mi (7.45 km)	2,040 ft (622 m)
86	West Buffalo Peak	Mosquito Range	Colorado	13,332 ft (4064 m)	9.61 mi (15.46 km)	1,986 ft (605 m)
87	Tressider Peak	Saint Elias Mountains	Alaska	13,315 ft (4058 m)	3.32 mi (5.34 km)	1,665 ft (507 m)
88	Summit Peak	San Juan Mountains	Colorado	13,308 ft (4056.2 m)	39.6 mi (63.7 km)	2,760 ft (841 m)
89	Middle Peak	San Miguel Mountains	Colorado	13,306 ft (4056 m)	4.78 mi (7.69 km)	1,960 ft (597 m)
90	Antora Peak	Sawatch Range	Colorado	13,275 ft (4046 m)	6.75 mi (10.86 km)	2,409 ft (734 m)
91	Henry Mountain	Sawatch Range	Colorado	13,261 ft (4042 m)	10.94 mi (17.61 km)	1,674 ft (510 m)
92	Hesperus Mountain	La Plata Mountains	Colorado	13,237 ft (4035 m)	24.5 mi (39.5 km)	2,852 ft (869 m)
93	Mount Silverthrone	Alaska Range	Alaska	13,220 ft (4029 m)	7.9 mi (12.72 km)	3,240 ft (988 m)
94	Jacque Peak	Gore Range	Colorado	13,211 ft (4027 m)	4.52 mi (7.28 km)	2,065 ft (629 m)
95	Bennett Peak	San Juan Mountains	Colorado	13,209 ft (4026 m)	17.08 mi (27.5 km)	1,743 ft (531 m)
96	Wind River Peak	Wind River Range	Wyoming	13,197 ft (4022.4 m)	35.1 mi (56.6 km)	2,572 ft (784 m)
97	Conejos Peak	San Juan Mountains	Colorado	13,179 ft (4017 m)	8.15 mi (13.12 km)	1,912 ft (583 m)
98	Mount Marcus Baker	Chugach Mountains	Alaska	13,176 ft (4016 m)	126.3 mi (203 km)	10,751 ft (3277 m)
99	Cloud Peak	Bighorn Mountains	Wyoming	13,167 ft (4013.3 m)	145 mi (233 km)	7,077 ft (2157 m)
99	Wheeler Peak	Taos Mountains	New Mexico	13,167 ft (4013.3 m)	37 mi (59.6 km)	3,409 ft (1039 m)
100	Francs Peak	Absaroka Range	Wyoming	13,164 ft (4012.3 m)	47.2 mi (76 km)	4,056 ft (1236 m)

Top 50 Topographically Prominent Summits in USA

The 50 most prominent summits in the United States represent a unique measure of a mountain's prominence in relation to its surroundings. Among these peaks, Denali stands out as the only summit exceeding 5,000 meters (16,404 feet) in topographic prominence. These peaks are recognized as ultra-prominent summits due to their significant elevation differences from their base.

Prominence Metrics

The topographic prominence of these 50 summits reveals their substantial height above surrounding terrain:

• One summit: Denali exceeds 5,000 meters (16,404 feet).
• Three summits: Surpass 4,000 meters (13,123 feet).
• Ten summits: Exceed 3,000 meters (9,843 feet).
• Forty-five summits: Surpass 2,000 meters (6,562 feet).
• All 50 summits: Exceed 1,932 meters (6,339 feet).

Geographic Distribution

The 50 prominent peaks are spread across various states and regions, reflecting the diversity of the U.S. landscape:

• Alaska: Home to 27 of these summits, highlighting its rugged terrain and towering peaks.
• Washington: Contains five peaks, including Mount Rainier.
• California: Also features five peaks, largely in the Sierra Nevada range.
• Hawaiʻi: Hosts three volcanic peaks, including Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.
• Wyoming: Three peaks, including those in the Teton and Wind River Ranges.
• Nevada and Oregon: Each state includes two peaks.
• Colorado, Utah, and Arizona: Each state is home to one prominent summit.

International Border Peaks

Several of these summits lie on international borders, emphasizing their geographical importance:

• Three summits: Located along the border between Alaska and Yukon, Canada.
• One summit: Positioned on the border between Alaska and British Columbia.

Rank	Mountain peak	Mountain range	State	Elevation in Feets	Elevation in Meters	Prominence in Feets	Prominence in Meters
1	Denali	Alaska Range	Alaska	20,310	6,191	20,146	6,141
2	Mauna Kea	Island of Hawaiʻi	Hawaii	13,803	4,207	13,803	4,207
3	Mount Rainier	Cascade Range	Washington	14,417	4,394	13,210	4,026
4	Mount Fairweather	Saint Elias Mountains	Alaska, British Columbia	15,325	4,671	12,995	3,961
5	Mount Blackburn	Wrangell Mountains	Alaska	16,390	4,996	11,640	3,548
6	Mount Hayes	Alaska Range	Alaska	13,832	4,216	11,507	3,507
7	Mount Saint Elias	Saint Elias Mountains	Alaska, Yukon	18,009	5,489	11,250	3,429
8	Mount Marcus Baker	Chugach Mountains	Alaska	13,176	4,016	10,751	3,277
9	Mount Whitney	Sierra Nevada	California	14,505	4,421	10,080	3,072
10	Haleakalā	Island of Maui	Hawaiʻi	10,023	3,055	10,023	3,055
11	Mount Shasta	Cascade Range	California	14,179	4,322	9,772	2,979
12	Shishaldin Volcano	Unimak Island	Alaska	9,414	2,869	9,414	2,869
13	Redoubt Volcano	Chigmit Mountains	Alaska	10,197	3,108	9,147	2,788
14	Mount Elbert	Sawatch Range	Colorado	14,440	4,401	9,093	2,772
15	Mount Baker	Skagit Range	Washington	10,786	3,287	8,845	2,696
16	Mount Torbert	Alaska Range	Alaska	11,413	3,479	8,688	2,648
17	San Jacinto Peak	San Jacinto Mountains	California	10,834	3,302	8,339	2,542
18	San Gorgonio Mountain	San Bernardino Mountains	California	11,503	3,506	8,294	2,528
19	Charleston Peak (Mount Charleston)	Spring Mountains	Nevada	11,916	3,632	8,258	2,517
20	Mount Pavlof	Alaska Peninsula	Alaska	8,250	2,515	8,200	2,499
20	Mount Veniaminof	Alaska Peninsula	Alaska	8,225	2,507	8,200	2,499
22	Mount Adams	Cascade Range	Washington	12,281	3,743	8,136	2,480
23	Mount Hubbard	Saint Elias Mountains	Alaska, Yukon	14,951	4,557	8,061	2,457
24	Mount Isto	Brooks Range	Alaska	8,976	2,736	7,901	2,408
25	Iliamna Volcano	Chigmit Mountains	Alaska	10,016	3,053	7,866	2,398
26	Mount Olympus	Olympic Mountains	Washington	7,980	2,432	7,838	2,389
27	Mount Cook	Saint Elias Mountains	Alaska, Yukon	13,760	4,194	7,710	2,350
28	Mount Hood	Cascade Range	Oregon	11,249	3,429	7,706	2,349
29	Mount Sanford	Wrangell Mountains	Alaska	16,237	4,949	7,687	2,343
30	Mount Tom White	Chugach Mountains	Alaska	11,191	3,411	7,641	2,329
31	Wheeler Peak	Snake Range	Nevada	13,065	3,982	7,568	2,307
32	Glacier Peak	Cascade Range	Washington	10,545	3,214	7,518	2,291
33	Mount Kimball	Alaska Range	Alaska	10,350	3,155	7,425	2,263
34	Mount Griggs	Alaska Peninsula	Alaska	7,650	2,332	7,300	2,225
35	Mount Foraker	Alaska Range	Alaska	17,400	5,304	7,250	2,210
36	White Mountain Peak	White Mountains	California	14,252	4,344	7,196	2,193
37	Mount Crillon	Saint Elias Mountains	Alaska	12,726	3,879	7,176	2,187
38	Mauna Loa	Island of Hawaiʻi	Hawaiʻi	13,679	4,169	7,099	2,164
39	Cloud Peak	Bighorn Mountains	Wyoming	13,167	4,013	7,077	2,157
40	Gannett Peak	Wind River Range	Wyoming	13,809	4,209	7,076	2,157
41	Mount Vsevidof	Umnak Island	Alaska	7,051	2,149	7,051	2,149
42	Mount Hesperus	Alaska Range	Alaska	9,828	2,996	6,978	2,127
43	Mount Bona	Saint Elias Mountains	Alaska	16,550	5,044	6,900	2,103
44	Mount Drum	Wrangell Mountains	Alaska	12,010	3,661	6,760	2,060
45	Mount Chiginagak	Aleutian Range	Alaska	6,925	2,111	6,675	2,035
46	Grand Teton	Teton Range	Wyoming	13,775	4,199	6,545	1,995
47	Sacajawea Peak	Wallowa Mountains	Oregon	9,843	3,000	6,393	1,949
48	Mount Neacola	Aleutian Range	Alaska	9,426	2,873	6,376	1,943
49	Kings Peak	Uinta Mountains	Utah	13,534	4,125	6,358	1,938
50	Mount Graham	Pinaleño Mountains	Arizona	10,724	3,269	6,340	1,932

Top 50 Topographically Isolated Summits in USA

Of the 50 most isolated major summits in the United States, only Denali exceeds 4,000 kilometers (2,485 miles) of topographic isolation, making it the most isolated summit in the nation. Mauna Kea follows with an isolation of over 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles), and Mount Whitney surpasses 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles). Additionally:

• Seven peaks: Have isolations greater than 1,000 kilometers (621.4 miles).
• 12 peaks: Exceed 500 kilometers (310.7 miles).
• 44 peaks: Surpass 200 kilometers (124.3 miles).
• All 50 peaks: Are more than 160 kilometers (99.42 miles) away from another summit of equal elevation.

Geographic Distribution

The geographic distribution of these isolated summits highlights the diverse topography of the United States:

• 18 summits: Located in Alaska, showcasing the state's vast and rugged landscapes.
• Four summits: Found in California, including peaks in the Sierra Nevada.
• Three summits: Situated in Washington, home to iconic peaks such as Mount Rainier.
• Two summits each: Found in Hawaiʻi, Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New York, and Oregon.
• One summit each: Located in North Carolina, New Hampshire, Arkansas, West Virginia, New Mexico, Maine, Idaho, South Dakota, and Montana.

International Border Summit

Among these 50 peaks, one summit lies on the international border between Alaska and British Columbia, highlighting its geographical significance.

Rank	Mountain peak	Mountain range	State	Isolation	Elevation in Feets	Elevation in Meters	Prominence in Feets	Prominence in Meters
1	Denali	Alaska Range	Alaska	7,450	20,310	6,191	20,146	6,141
2	Mauna Kea	Island of Hawaii	Hawaiʻi	3,947	13,803	4,207	13,803	4,207
3	Mount Whitney	Sierra Nevada	California	2,649	14,505	4,421	10,080	3,072
4	Mount Mitchell	Blue Ridge Mountains	North Carolina	1,913	6,684	2,037	6,092	1,857
5	Mount Washington	White Mountains	New Hampshire	1,319	6,288	1,917	6,158	1,877
6	Mount Rainier	Cascade Range	Washington	1,177	14,417	4,394	13,210	4,026
7	Mount Elbert	Sawatch Range	Colorado	1,079	14,440	4,401	9,093	2,772
8	Shishaldin Volcano	Unimak Island	Alaska	545 mi, 877 km	9,414	2,869	9,414	2,869
9	Tanaga Volcano	Tanaga Island	Alaska	407 mi, 656 km	5,925	1,806	5,925	1,806
10	Mount Isto	Brooks Range	Alaska	394 mi, 634 km	8,976	2,736	7,901	2,408
11	Signal Hill (Mount Magazine)	Ouachita Mountains	Arkansas	381 mi, 613 km	2,753	839	2,143	653
12	Mount Shasta	Cascade Range	California	335 mi, 539 km	14,179	4,322	9,772	2,979
13	Gannett Peak	Wind River Range	Wyoming	290 mi, 467 km	13,809	4,209	7,076	2,157
14	Mount Osborn	Seward Peninsula	Alaska	282 mi, 453 km	4,714	1,437	4,377	1,334
15	Mount Igikpak	Brooks Range	Alaska	282 mi, 453 km	8,276	2,523	6,126	1,867
16	Humphreys Peak	San Francisco Peaks	Arizona	246 mi, 396 km	12,637	3,852	6,039	1,841
17	Wheeler Peak	Snake Range	Nevada	232 mi, 373 km	13,065	3,982	7,568	2,307
18	Mount Vsevidof	Umnak Island	Alaska	223 mi, 358 km	7,051	2,149	7,051	2,149
19	Mount Veniaminof	Alaska Peninsula	Alaska	209 mi, 337 km	8,225	2,507	8,200	2,499
20	Kawaikini	Island of Kauaʻi	Hawaiʻi	204 mi, 328 km	5,243	1,598	5,243	1,598
21	Hall Island high point	Hall Island	Alaska	192.9 mi, 310 km	1,665	507	1,665	507
22	Kuskokwim high point	Kuskokwim Mountains	Alaska	191.6 mi, 308 km	5,250	1,600	4,475	1,364
23	Spruce Knob	Allegheny Mountains	West Virginia	175.4 mi, 282 km	4,863	1,482	2,791	851
24	Kings Peak	Uinta Mountains	Utah	166.6 mi, 268 km	13,534	4,125	6,358	1,938
25	Sierra Blanca Peak	Sacramento Mountains	New Mexico	165.7 mi, 267 km	11,981	3,652	5,553	1,693
26	San Gorgonio Mountain	San Bernardino Mountains	California	162.5 mi, 262 km	11,503	3,506	8,294	2,528
27	Katahdin	Longfellow Mountains	Maine	158.3 mi, 255 km	5,270	1,606	4,293	1,309
28	Peak 4030	Nulato Hills	Alaska	158.2 mi, 255 km	4,030	1,228	1,640	500
29	Mount Baldy	White Mountains	Arizona	154 mi, 248 km	11,409	3,477	4,728	1,441
30	Borah Peak	Lost River Range	Idaho	150.8 mi, 243 km	12,668	3,861	6,002	1,829
31	Cloud Peak	Bighorn Mountains	Wyoming	145 mi, 233 km	13,167	4,013	7,077	2,157
32	Black Elk Peak (Harney Peak)	Black Hills	South Dakota	140.2 mi, 226 km	7,244	2,208	2,932	894
33	Slide Mountain	Catskill Mountains	New York	136.4 mi, 220 km	4,180	1,274	3,295	1,004
34	Mount Griggs	Alaska Peninsula	Alaska	135.4 mi, 218 km	7,650	2,332	7,300	2,225
35	Charleston Peak (Mount Charleston)	Spring Mountains	Nevada	135.1 mi, 218 km	11,916	3,632	8,258	2,517
36	Junipero Serra Peak	Santa Lucia Range	California	131.8 mi, 212 km	5,865	1,788	4,447	1,355
37	Mount Baker	Skagit Range	Washington	131.5 mi, 212 km	10,786	3,287	8,845	2,696
38	Mount Marcy	Adirondack Mountains	New York	129.6 mi, 209 km	5,343	1,629	4,919	1,499
39	Mount Marcus Baker	Chugach Mountains	Alaska	126.3 mi, 203 km	13,176	4,016	10,751	3,277
40	Mount Hayes	Alaska Range	Alaska	125.5 mi, 202 km	13,832	4,216	11,507	3,507
41	Sacajawea Peak	Wallowa Mountains	Oregon	125.5 mi, 202 km	9,843	3,000	6,393	1,949
42	Steens Mountain	Steens Mountain	Oregon	124.7 mi, 201 km	9,738	2,968	4,383	1,336
43	Mount Fairweather	Saint Elias Mountains	Alaska, British Columbia	124.4 mi, 200 km	15,325	4,671	12,995	3,961
44	Tooth Benchmark	Saint Lawrence Island	Alaska	112.5 mi, 181.1 km	2,207	673	2,207	673
45	Delano Peak	Tushar Mountains	Utah	112.1 mi, 180.5 km	12,174	3,711	4,709	1,435
46	Mount Olympus	Olympic Mountains	Washington	108 mi, 173.7 km	7,980	2,432	7,838	2,389
47	Black Mountain	Brooks Range	Alaska	103.5 mi ,166.6 km	5,020	1,530	3,346	1,020
48	Blanca Peak	Sangre de Cristo Mountains	Colorado	103.4 mi, 166.4 km	14,351	4,374	5,326	1,623
49	Mount Tozi	Ray Mountains	Alaska	99.5 mi, 160.1 km	5,519	1,682	4,169	1,271
50	Mount Cleveland	Lewis Range	Montana	99.4 mi, 159.9 km	10,479	3,194	5,246	1,599

Mountain Ranges in the United States

The United States boasts several prominent mountain ranges, each offering unique landscapes and ecological significance.

The Rocky Mountains extend over 3,000 miles from Canada to New Mexico, featuring rugged peaks, alpine forests, and diverse wildlife. Notable peaks include Mount Elbert in Colorado, the highest point in the Rockies at 14,440 feet.

The Appalachian Mountains, among the oldest mountain ranges globally, run from Canada to Alabama. They are renowned for their rich biodiversity and scenic trails, including the famous Appalachian Trail which spans approximately 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine.

The Sierra Nevada range, located in California and Nevada, is home to the highest peak in the contiguous United States, Mount Whitney, which stands at 14,505 feet. This range is also known for its stunning granite cliffs, clear mountain lakes, and the iconic Yosemite National Park.

The Cascade Range in the Pacific Northwest is notable for its volcanic activity. Peaks like Mount St. Helens, Mount Rainier, and Mount Hood are part of this range. Mount Rainier, at 14,411 feet, is the highest peak in the Cascades and an active volcano.

The Alaska Range, including Denali (formerly Mount McKinley), the highest peak in North America at 20,310 feet, offers some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the United States. This range is known for its extreme weather and vast glaciers.

The Adirondack Mountains in New York are part of the larger Appalachian system but are unique due to their dome-like shape, formed by uplift rather than folding. Mount Marcy, the highest peak in the Adirondacks, reaches 5,344 feet.

Each of these mountain ranges contributes to the diverse topography of the United States, providing habitats for a wide range of flora and fauna and offering numerous recreational opportunities for hiking, skiing, and mountaineering. They play crucial roles in regional climates and water resources, making them vital to both the environment and human activity.