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Hike Description. Mount Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Mississippi river at 6,684' in elevation. While there are much easier ways to reach the top, part of the appeal of this hike is the experience of summiting this superior peak.
Montana: high altitude â West Yellowstone 6,663 ft / 2,031 m; very high altitude â summit of Granite Peak, the highest mountain in Montana 12,807 ft /3,904 m; Extreme altitude â there is no place in the lower 48 states, but the summit of Mount McKinley in Alaska is 20,320 ft / 6,194 m. Can humans survive at high altitudes? Learn about opportunities to participate in upcoming science activities and events at MSU by visiting Montana.edu/outreach Humans can survive at high altitudes.