It’s hard to imagine the American landscape without the presence of mountains. From rugged peaks to gentle rolling hills, these landmarks give us a sense of place in a vast country. Even some of America’s older mountain ranges have impressively tall peaks. With that in mind, here are some photos of the tallest peaks in each region of of the US:

1. The Rocky Mountains: Mount Elbert, Colorado.
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The tallest peak in Colorado, Mount Elbert looms at an impressive 14,439 feet.
2. The Appalachian Mountains: Mount Mitchell, North Carolina.
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North Carolina's Mount Mitchell measures in at 6,684 feet, and is the highest point east of the Mississippi River.
3. The Sierra Nevadas: Mount Whitney, California.
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Taking the prize for the highest summit in the continental U.S., Mount Whitney resides at 14,505 feet.
4. The Cascade Range: Mount Rainier, Washington.
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The beautiful, glacier-capped peak known as Mount Rainier is a hallmark of Washington State. The peak is 14,411 feet tall.
5. The Absaroka Range: Francs Peak, Wyoming.
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The picturesque Francs Peak in Wyoming measures in at 13,158 feet.
6. Alaska Range: Denali, Alaska.
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The highest mountain peak in all of North America, the giant known as Denali is a whopping 20,310 feet tall.
7. White Mountains: Mount Washington, New Hampshire.
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Residing at 6,288.2 feet, Mount Washington is the tallest peak in the northeastern U.S. The peak is famous for its erratic weather, and had a measured windspeed of 231 MPH in 1934.
8. Adirondack Mountains: Mount Marcy, New York.
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Residing at a height of 5,343 feet, Mount Marcy is the tallest point in the state of New York.

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9. The Great Smoky Mountains: Clingmans Dome, Tennessee.
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One of the tallest peaks in the southeast, Clingmans Dome resides at 6,644 feet.
10. Wasatch Range: Mount Nebo, Utah.
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The highest peak of the Wasatch Range, Mount Nebo towers at 11,929 feet tall.
11. San Juan Range: Uncompahgre Peak, Colorado.
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The portion of the Rockies known as the San Juan Range runs through southern Colorado and boasts Uncompahgre as its highest point at 14,308 feet.
12. Teton Range: Grand Teton, Utah.
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The highest mountain in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Teton reaches a height of 13,776 feet.
13. Black Hills: Mingus Mountain, Arizona.
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Mingus Mountain in Arizona reaches a height of 7,815 feet.
14. Olympus Range: Mount Olympus, Washingotn
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Located in western Washington State, Mount Olympus towers over the landscape at 7,980 feet high.
15. Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Blanca Peak, Colorado.
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The fourth-highest peak in Colorado, Blanca measures in at 14,344 feet.
16. Mauna Kea, Hawaii
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This giant, dormant volcano located in Hawaii stands 13,796 feet above sea level.

While this list doesn’t include every mountain range in the U.S., it certainly gives you an idea of the sheer magnitude and beauty of America’s peaks. For related content, you’ll enjoy reading about how the Tallest Mountain In The Continental U.S. Is A True Work Of Art.

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