What is the highest point in North America?

The highest point in North America is Denali, also known as Mount McKinley. It is located in the state of Alaska, in the United States. Denali is part of the Alaska Range and stands at an elevation of 20,310 feet (6,190 meters) above sea level.

The mountain was named Mount McKinley in 1896, but in 2015 it was officially renamed Denali, which is the name used by the local Athabaskan people for the mountain. Denali is a popular destination for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts, but it is also an important cultural and spiritual site for the indigenous people of the area.

The highest point in North America is Denali, formerly known as Mount McKinley. It is located in the Alaska Range in the U.S. state of Alaska. With a peak elevation of 20,310 feet (6,190 meters) above sea level, Denali is the third-highest of the Seven Summits (the highest peaks on all seven continents).

Denali was named after President William McKinley in 1896 by prospector William Dickey. However, the mountain was known by the local Koyukon Athabascan people as Denali, meaning "The Great One". In 2015, the mountain was officially renamed Denali by President Barack Obama.

Denali is a popular destination for mountaineers and hikers. However, the mountain is also very dangerous, and many people have died attempting to climb it. The best time to climb Denali is during the summer months, when the weather is milder.