U.S. States High Points Project 2014-2025

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2025-01-15 Mount Davis, Pennsylvania was our 23rd U.S. States High Point

 

Mount Davis is the highest natural point in Pennsylvania, with an elevation of 3,213 feet (979 meters) above sea level. It is located in Somerset County, within the Forbes State Forest.

 

 

 

 

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2025-01-15 Backbone Mountain, Maryland was our 24th U.S. States High Point

 

Backbone Mountain is the highest point in Maryland, with an elevation of 3,360 feet (1,024 meters) above sea level. It is located in the Appalachian Mountains in the western part of the state, near the West Virginia border in Garrett County.

Key Facts:

• Highest Natural Point in Maryland: The summit is known as Hoye Crest.
• Hiking Access: The easiest way to reach the peak is via a moderate 2.2-mile round-trip hike from the West Virginia side.
• State Line: The mountain itself extends into West Virginia, but Maryland’s highest point is on its ridge.
• Marker and Signage: At Hoye Crest, there is a sign and a register for visitors to log their names.

 

 

 

 

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2025-01-11 Magazine Mountain, Arkansas was our 18th U.S. States High Point

 

 

Not a True "Peak" – Unlike many other state high points, Magazine Mountain is actually a flat-topped plateau rather than a sharp peak. Its highest point (2,753 feet or 839 meters) is a broad, gently sloping summit.