My family and I have set an ambitious goal to visit all 50 United States. When visiting a new state many of us plan on going to the state capital or the largest city, but we decided to take a different approach. Since we love nature and geography is one of the many factors that sets many states apart from one another we have decided to visit the highest points in every state.
Hills, Peaks, And Mountains
The highest points in every state range from hills and peaks that are a quick hike of just 345 feet high, to mountains that are over 14,000 feet above sea level. Before we set out to each location we learn about the wildlife and geography that make each location unique. We also research fun facts like what the state flag looks like, the state motto, state bird, and the regional food each area is known for. We even take a look at all the different license plate designs.
You Don’t Have To Go All The Way To The Top
Traveling to your state’s highest elevation doesn’t mean you have to go all the way to the top. For example, if you live in or visit Washington state you may not have the gear or the physical capacity to hike to the 14,410 peak of Mt. Rainier. In fact, hiking to the top is quite dangerous. But you can go to Mt. Rainier National Park where you will enjoy a stunning view of the mountain and forest, and you can hike on the lower trails. Always plan your day around lookouts, waterfalls, and other natural attractions. Many high point locations also have nearby museums and maybe even a campground.
Each State’s Highest Point
A high point sightseeing adventure is perfect for family adventures, educational school field trips, and research assignments, vacation ideas, and more! Here are the highest points in every state:
| Delaware Highest Point | Ebright Azimuth, DE | 448 |
| Florida Highest Point | Britton Hill, FL | 345 |
| Georgia Highest Point | Brasstown Bald, GA | 4,784 |
| Hawaii Highest Point | Mauna Kea, HI | 13,796 |
| Idaho Highest Point | Borah Peak, ID | 12,662 |
| Illinois Highest Point | Charles Mound, IL | 1,235 |
| Indiana Highest Point | Hoosier Hill Point, IN | 1,257 |
| Iowa Highest Point | Hawkeye Point, IA | 1,670 |
| Kansas Highest Point | Mt. Sunflower, KS | 4,039 |
| Kentucky Highest Point | Black Mt., KY | 4,139 |
| Louisiana Highest Point | Driskill Mt., LA | 535 |
| Maine Highest Point | Mt. Katahdin, ME | 5,267 |
| Maryland Highest Point | Backbone Mt., MD | 3,360 |
| Massachusetts Highest Point | Mt. Greylock, MA | 3,487 |
| Michigan Highest Point | Mt. Arvon, MI | 1,979 |
| Minnesota Highest Point | Eagle Mt., MN | 2,301 |
| Mississippi Highest Point | Woodall Mt., MS | 806 |
| Missouri Highest Point | Taum Sauk Mt., MO | 1,772 |
| Montana Highest Point | Granite Peak, MT | 12,799 |
| Nebraska Highest Point | Panorama Point, NE | 5,424 |
| Nevada Highest Point | Boundary Peak, NV | 13,140 |
| New Hampshire Highest Point | Mt. Washington, NH | 6,288 |
| New Jersey Highest Point | High Point, NJ | 1,803 |
| New Mexico Highest Point | Wheeler Peak, NM | 13,161 |
| New York Highest Point | Mt. Marcy, NY | 5,344 |
| North Carolina Highest Point | Mt. Mitchell, NC | 6,684 |
| North Dakota Highest Point | White Butte, ND | 3,506 |
| Ohio Highest Point | Campbell Hill, OH | 1,549 |
| Oklahoma Highest Point | Black Mesa, OK | 4,973 |
| Oregon Highest Point | Mt. Hood, OR | 11,239 |
| Pennsylvania Highest Point | Mt. Davis, PA | 3,213 |
| Rhode Island Highest Point | Jerimoth Hill, RI | 812 |
| South Carolina Highest Point | Sassafras Mt., SC | 3,560 |
| South Dakota Highest Point | Harney Peak, SD | 7,242 |
| Tennessee Highest Point | Clingmans Dome, TN | 6,643 |
| Texas Highest Point | Guadalupe Peak, TX | 8,749 |
| Utah Highest Point | Kings Peak, UT | 13,528 |
| Vermont Highest Point | Mt. Mansfield, VT | 4,393 |
| Virginia Highest Point | Mt. Rogers, VA | 5,729 |
| Washington Highest Point | Mt. Rainier, WA | 14,410 |
| West Virginia Highest Point | Spruce Knob, WV | 4,861 |
| Wisconsin Highest Point | Timms Hill, WI | 1,951 |
| Wyoming Highest Point | Gannett Peak, WY | 13,804 |