What are the names of mountain ranges in US?

- Running along the eastern coast of North America, the Appalachian Mountains are some of the oldest mountains on Earth. Starting from northern Georgia and Alabama, the mountain ranges curve through various states including West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, and New England states like Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

2) Rocky Mountains

- Found in western North America, spanning across the states of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and extending to northwestern Canada, forming the backbone of North America. The Rocky Mountains are younger than the Appalachians and are characterized by their rugged peaks and spectacular landscapes, including well known national parks such as Yellowstone and Rocky Mountain National Park.

3) Sierra Nevada Mountains

- These mountains can be found in California, starting south from Lake Tahoe and stretching for over 400 miles until reaching the Tehachapi Pass. Along with the Cascade Range in the Pacific Northwest, they form the backbone of the West Coast of the US. The Sierra Nevadas are home to some of the tallest mountains in the US, including Mount Whitney, the highest point in the continental U.S. The Sierra Nevadas are known for their stunning granite peaks, alpine lakes and magnificent national parks such as Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park.

4) Cascade Range

- Running approximately parallel to the Pacific coastline of the United States, these mountains can be found in Oregon and Washington states. Although lower in elevation compared to the Sierra Nevadas, the Cascades are characterized by volcanic activity, with several notable snow-capped volcanic peaks such as Mount Rainier, Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens. Some of the best hiking trails in the U.S. can be found in the Cascades.

5) Alaska Range

- Found in the central-southern region of Alaska, the Alaska Range is home to some of the tallest mountains in North America, including Mount McKinley, or Denali, the highest peak in all of North America. The Alaska Range is a remote and rugged mountain chain, surrounded by several national parks and wildlife refuges.

6) Colorado Rocky Mountains

- Often considered as part of the greater Rocky Mountain system, the Colorado Rocky Mountains are renowned for their soaring fourteeners, a term for mountains over 14,000 feet (4,267 m) in elevation, with more than 50 located in Colorado alone. Located in the central western region of the state, the Colorado Rockies offer spectacular mountain scenery and a wide range of outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, camping, and fishing.