Table of the highest major summits of the United States, Mountain peaks inventory in Alaska and Colorado, United States
Table of the highest major summits of the United States is an inventory of fifty major peaks across the country with prominence over 500 meters. The peaks span several mountain ranges including the Alaska Range, Saint Elias Mountains, and Rocky Mountains, with Colorado and Alaska containing the largest concentrations.
The first successful ascent of the nation's highest peak, Denali, occurred in 1913 when Hudson Stuck and Harry Karstens reached the summit at 6,190 meters. Decades later, the mountain received an official name change in 2015, restoring its original designation in the Koyukon Athabascan language.
The name change from Mount McKinley to Denali in 2015 reflected the indigenous Koyukon Athabascan name, meaning 'the tall one'.
The peaks in this list are spread across different regions, each requiring different approaches and travel arrangements depending on their location. Visitors should note that some mountains are located in remote areas and may require specialized gear or local guidance.
Denali stands alone as North America's only peak that exceeds 6,000 meters, while all other summits on the list remain above 4,200 meters. This dramatic height difference reveals a stark separation between the highest mountain and the rest.
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