Washington, D.C.'s Highest Point: Tenleytown (410 ft)—No Mountains

Washington, D.C. is a federal district, not a state, and has no mountains. Its highest natural elevation is Tenleytown (Fort Reno Park) at 410 feet (125 meters) above sea level. The district's terrain is gently rolling Coastal Plain, shaped by the Potomac and Anacostia rivers.