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Mountains for hikers & skiersAlaska peak
| State | Alaska |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 20,308 ft (6,190 m) |
| Prominence | 20,194 ft (6,155 m) — an ultra-prominent peak |
| Range | Alaska Range |
| Protected area | Denali National Park and Preserve |
Source: Wikidata Q130018 (elevation, prominence, range, protected area, first ascent).
Denali, federally designated as Mount McKinley, is the highest mountain peak in North America, with a summit elevation of 20,310 feet (6,190 m) above sea level. Its vertical relief above the surrounding plateaus is one of the greatest on Earth, measuring about 18,000 feet. With a topographic prominence of 20,156 feet (6,144 m) and a topographic isolation of 4,621.1 miles (7,436.9 km), Denali is the third most prominent and third-most isolated peak on Earth, after Mount Everest and Aconcagua. Located in the Alaska Range in the interior of the U.S. state of Alaska, Denali is the centerpiece of Denali National Park and Preserve.
Summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Sources: · Wikidata "highest point" (P610) for the state
Straight-line distance between Wikidata summit coordinates.
Wikidata Q130018; Wikipedia; Wikimedia Commons; state from U.S. Census Bureau 2023 cartographic boundaries. Always check current conditions and land-manager rules before you go.
