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Which mountain is the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains?

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map of western North America — Rocky Mountains Physical features of western North America.

The highest peak in the Rocky Mountains is Mount Elbert, located in the Sawatch Range of Colorado, U.S. Its summit reaches an elevation of 14,440 feet (4,401 metres).1

While the Canadian Rockies contain many significant peaks, such as Mount Robson—the highest point in that specific segment at 12,972 feet (3,954 metres)—they do not exceed the elevation of Mount Elbert.12