50 US State Highpoints Checklist

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Introduction

This 50 State Highpoints Checklist tracks the highest point in each US state, from walk-up summits to serious mountain expeditions. Check off those you've reached and plan the rest. Choose Save & Compare to compare highpoints reached with friends (see example).

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  • Cheaha Mountain, Alabama
  • Denali (Mount McKinley), Alaska
  • Humphreys Peak, Arizona
  • Magazine Mountain (Signal Hill), Arkansas
  • Mount Whitney, California
  • Mount Elbert, Colorado
  • Mount Frissell (South Slope), Connecticut
  • Ebright Azimuth, Delaware
  • Britton Hill, Florida
  • Brasstown Bald, Georgia
  • Mauna Kea, Hawaii
  • Borah Peak, Idaho
  • Charles Mound, Illinois
  • Hoosier Hill, Indiana
  • Hawkeye Point, Iowa
  • Mount Sunflower, Kansas
  • Black Mountain, Kentucky
  • Driskill Mountain, Louisiana
  • Mount Katahdin, Maine
  • Hoye-Crest (Backbone Mountain), Maryland
  • Mount Greylock, Massachusetts
  • Mount Arvon, Michigan
  • Eagle Mountain, Minnesota
  • Woodall Mountain, Mississippi
  • Taum Sauk Mountain, Missouri
  • Granite Peak, Montana
  • Panorama Point, Nebraska
  • Boundary Peak, Nevada
  • Mount Washington, New Hampshire
  • High Point, New Jersey
  • Wheeler Peak, New Mexico
  • Mount Marcy, New York
  • Mount Mitchell, North Carolina
  • White Butte, North Dakota
  • Campbell Hill, Ohio
  • Black Mesa, Oklahoma
  • Mount Hood, Oregon
  • Mount Davis, Pennsylvania
  • Jerimoth Hill, Rhode Island
  • Sassafras Mountain, South Carolina
  • Black Elk Peak, South Dakota
  • Kuwohi (formerly Clingmans Dome), Tennessee
  • Guadalupe Peak, Texas
  • Kings Peak, Utah
  • Mount Mansfield, Vermont
  • Mount Rogers, Virginia
  • Mount Rainier, Washington
  • Spruce Knob, West Virginia
  • Timms Hill, Wisconsin
  • Gannett Peak, Wyoming

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A bucket list with very different levels of difficulty

Highpointing takes you to a different sort of travel destination in every state. Florida's Britton Hill is a short visit, while Denali in Alaska is an expedition requiring technical skills, favorable conditions and careful planning. The country's state highpoints aren't all mountains: some are subtle rises, privately controlled sites or high points on a ridge rather than independent summits.

This is a completion tracker, not a route guide. Check current trail conditions, access restrictions, permits and required experience for each location. Some highpoints are inaccessible at certain times or are unsafe without specialist preparation. The exact elevations reported by sources can vary slightly with updated surveys; the list prioritizes recognizable peak and place names rather than implying false numerical precision.

If your bucket list is about geographic state visits rather than summits, use our 50 US States Checklist.

The map markers identify the highest points themselves, not trailheads or parking locations. They are intended for geographic reference, not turn-by-turn navigation. Verify access and route details with the relevant land manager before traveling.

Who it's for

Travelers trying the 50-state highpointing challenge, hikers seeking new state-by-state goals, and peak collectors who need a checklist rather than a hiking guide.

How to use

  1. Mark a state highpoint only once you've reached its recognized highest point.
  2. Plan accessible highpoints first, then consider more remote or technical destinations when appropriate.
  3. Save your checklist and keep progress across several trips or years.
  4. Add climb dates and trip notes to each saved checklist entry.
  5. Print or download the list for your personal records.

50 US State Highpoints Checklist Frequently Asked Questions

What is state highpointing?

State highpointing is the challenge of reaching the highest natural point in each of the 50 US states. The effort ranges from a short walk to a technical mountaineering expedition.

What is the highest US state highpoint?

Denali in Alaska is the highest state highpoint, at about 20,310 feet above sea level.

What is the lowest state highpoint?

Britton Hill in Florida, at about 345 feet above sea level, is the lowest highpoint among the 50 states.

Do all state highpoints require hiking?

No. Several are easily reached by vehicle or a brief walk, while others require longer hikes, permission for access, or specialist climbing skills.

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