Highest Mountain and Peaks in each of the US States. Profiles the highest mountain in each of the 50 US states with a brief description, elevation, and ranking. Links to an interactive topo map of each high point. WARNING: Wilderness conditions can change suddenly.
Best Answer: A tethered hot air balloon flight will typically be between 50-75 feet. It's high enough for the passengers to get a feel for the height and manageable enough for rope length. I have heard of some gas ride balloons that are on a winch go higher. To tell you the truth, I can't recall the max height for tethering. It wouldn't be different than for gas balloons.
Hot air rises. The envelope traps a large bubble of hot air. When the air in the envelope is heated by the burner, the balloon will rise. When the air in the envelope is allowed to cool or if the hot air is vented (allowed to escape) from the top of the envelope, the balloon will descend. An altimeter (to measure altitude), a rate-of-climb meter, and an envelope temperature gauge are the only instruments used in the balloon.