Alabama

Easy

Highest natural point in Alabama, located in Cheaha State Park, which offers a lodge, a restaurant, and other amenities

Alaska

West Buttress route, ~13 miles one-way, ~13,100 ft

Strenuous (technical mountaineering)

Massive glaciated peak rising above tundra and boreal forest landscapes, forming the highest elevation point on the continent and a centerpiece of a vast protected wilderness.

Arizona

10.5 miles round-trip, 3,353 ft

Strenuous

Alpine summit trail ascending through conifer forests and tundra to the highest point in the state, offering panoramic views of the Grand Canyon, Painted Desert, and surrounding volcanic peaks.

Arkansas

1.8 miles loop, 259 ft

Easy

Highest park in Arkansas including the peak of Mount Magazine (called Signal Hill) which contains The Lodge at Mount Magazine, cabins, trails, and a hang gliding area

California

22 miles round-trip, 6,100 ft

Very Strenuous

Tallest mountain in the contiguous United States and the Sierra Nevada, with an elevation of 14,505 feet

Colorado

10.4 miles round-trip, 4,468 ft

Strenuous

Highest summit of the Rocky Mountains, the highest point in the state of Colorado, and the second-highest summit in the contiguous United States

Connecticut

2.3–2.5 miles round-trip, 850–900 ft

Moderate

Forested Taconic Mountain summit with intersecting hiking trails that reach the highest elevation in one U.S. state and pass a historic tri‑state boundary marker.

Delaware

Easy

Subtle roadside rise marked by a small monument and survey marker identifying the highest elevation in Delaware.

Florida

Easy

Gently sloping wooded ridge marked by a simple monument and picnic area identifying the highest elevation in Florida.

Georgia

1.2–1.3 miles round-trip, 400–430 ft

Moderate

Highest point in Georgia located in the northeastern part of the state in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Hawaii

Mauna Kea Trail, ~12 miles round-trip, ~4,600 ft

Strenuous

Dormant volcano rising over 13,000 feet above sea level, home to world-class observatories, cultural sites, and a visitor station offering stargazing and educational programs.

Idaho

8.2 miles round-trip, 5,301 ft

Very Strenuous

Highest mountain in the state of Idaho, with a trail to the summit

Illinois

~2 miles round-trip, ~250 ft

Easy

Grassy summit on private land offering panoramic views of rolling hills and recognized as the highest natural point in the state.

Indiana

Easy

Stone summit marker representing the highest elevation in the state of Indiana

Iowa

Easy

Scenic rural landmark featuring panoramic views, interpretive displays, and a monument marking the highest natural elevation in the state.

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Kansas

Easy

Subtle high-plains rise marked by a decorative sculpture and expansive prairie views, representing the highest natural elevation in a predominantly flat landscape.

Kentucky

Easy

The highest mountain peak in Kentucky, with a summit elevation of 4,145 feet

Louisiana

1.7–1.8 miles round-trip, 150–170 ft

Easy

Forested hill reached by a simple dirt trail leading to a small summit marker that represents the highest elevation in Louisiana.

Maine

10.4 miles round-trip, 4,188 ft

Very Strenuous

Highest mountain in Maine at 5,269 feet (1,606 m), is the centerpiece of Baxter State Park, and a steep, tall massif formed from a granite intrusion weathered to the surface

Maryland

2.1–2.3 miles round-trip, 650–700 ft

Moderate

Ridge-top clearing marked by a sign, picnic area, and small viewpoint designating the highest elevation in Maryland.

Massachusetts

6.5–7.0 miles round-trip, 2,200–2,400 ft

Strenuous

3,489 feet (1,063 m) mountain located in the northwest corner of Massachusetts and is the highest point in the state

Michigan

Natural sandstone butte on the Sedona skyline and one of the most-photographed sights in Arizona.

Minnesota

7 miles round-trip, 656 ft

Moderate

Highest natural point in Minnesota, at 2,301 feet (701 m)

Mississippi

Easy

Low, wooded hill accessed by a gravel road and marked summit area representing the highest elevation in Mississippi.

Missouri

Easy

Wilderness park featuring Missouri’s highest point, scenic overlooks, rugged trails, and a seasonal waterfall set among ancient volcanic rock formations.

Montana

22.6 miles round-trip, 7,614 ft

Very Strenuous (technical)

At an elevation of 12,807 feet (3,904 m) is the highest natural point in the state of Montana

Nebraska

Easy

Wide-open high-plains landmark marked by a simple stone monument offering expansive views and representing the highest natural elevation in the state.

Nevada

8.0 miles round-trip, 3,543 ft

Strenuous

Mountain with a peak elevation of 13,147 feet (4,007 m), is the highest natural point in Nevada

New Hampshire

Tuckerman Ravine Trail, 8.2 miles round-trip, 4,280 ft

Very Strenuous

highest peak in the Northeastern United States at 6,288.2 ft. with a cog railway, toll road and the Appalachian Trail crossing the summit

New Jersey

Easy

Park covering 15,413 acres including part of the Kittatinny Mountains, the highest point in the state of New Jersey

New Mexico

8.5 miles round-trip, 2,972 ft

Strenuous

13,167 ft peak is the highest natural point in the state of New Mexico, located southeast of Taos Ski Valley in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the southernmost subrange of the Rocky Mountains

New York

14.8 miles round-trip, 3,166 ft

Strenuous

Highest point in New York, with its stature and expansive views make it a popular destination for hikers, who crowd its summit in the summer months

North Carolina

Easy

The highest peak of the Appalachian Mountains and the highest peak in mainland eastern North America

North Dakota

1.7 miles round-trip, 330–500 ft

Easy to Moderate

The highest natural point in the state, featuring panoramic views of prairies and badlands from a prominent butte with cultural and geological significance.

Ohio

Easy

Broad grassy rise with a paved access path and summit marker, representing the highest elevation in Ohio

Oklahoma

8.4 miles round-trip, 600–700 ft

Moderate

Mesa reaching 4,973 feet (1,516 m), the highest point in the state of Oklahoma

Oregon

South Side route, ~7 miles round-trip, ~5,200 ft

Strenuous (technical mountaineering)

Oregon's highest mountain, offers the only year-round lift-served skiing in North America Jeff P from Berkeley, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Image Size Adjusted

Pennsylvania

Easy

Highest point in Pennsylvania, the summit of may be ascended by car or a number of hiking trails

Rhode Island

Easy

A modest, wooded summit featuring a geodetic survey marker and register reached by a short forest path from a roadside pull-off.

South Carolina

Easy

Highest point in South Carolina, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, part of the Appalachian Mountains, with an observation tower

South Dakota

7 miles round-trip, ~1,500 ft

Moderate

Highest natural point in South Dakota, with a 7 mile round-trip trail to the summit

Tennessee

1 mile round-trip, 332 ft

Moderate

At an elevation of 6,643 feet (2,025 m), it is the highest mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the highest point in the state of Tennessee, and the highest point along the 2,192-mile (3,528 km) Appalachian Trail

Texas

8.5 miles round-trip, 2,962 ft

Strenuous

Mountain range located in West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, includes the highest summit in Texas, Guadalupe Peak, at 8,751 ft (2,667 m)

Utah

25 miles round-trip, 4,202 ft

Very Strenuous

Highest point in Utah, located just south of the spine of the central Uinta Mountains, is generally regarded as the hardest state highpoint that can be climbed without specialist rock climbing skills and/or guiding

Vermont

12.2 miles round-trip, 3,100 ft

Strenuous

Highest mountain in Vermont known for having the appearance of a elongated human profile, with distinct forehead, nose, lips, chin, and Adam's apple

Virginia

9.0 miles round-trip, ~1,700 ft

Moderate

High‑elevation wilderness summit featuring dense spruce‑fir forests, remote backcountry trails, and the highest natural point in the state accessible only by hiking.

Washington

Disappointment Cleaver route, ~9 miles round-trip, ~9,000 ft

Strenuous (technical mountaineering)

Massive glacier-covered stratovolcano rising above surrounding forests and valleys, forming the highest peak in Washington and one of the most prominent mountains in North America.

West Virginia

0.5–0.6 miles loop, 20–50 ft

Easy

Highest ridge of the Allegheny Mountains, which covers parts of four states, with its summit, Spruce Knob (4863 ft; 1482 m), the highest point in the state of West Virginia

Wisconsin

Easy

Highest natural point in Wisconsin, with a public lookout tower atop the hill.

Wyoming

50–53 miles round-trip, ~10,500 ft

Extremely Strenuous (technical mountaineering)

Wyoming's highest summit rises above vast glaciers, rugged alpine basins, and remote wilderness terrain, offering one of the most challenging mountaineering objectives in the contiguous United States.