Mount Elbert

Mount Elbert is known as the tallest mountain in the Rocky chain. It is located in the Colorado and has a height of 4401 meters. It was named in honor of Samuel Elbert who was a statesman in Colorado and played a vital role in the transformation of the state.

Mount Massive

Mount Massive is a close second with a height of 4398 meters. It was first climbed in the year 1873. The mountain is home to several glacial lakes.

Mount Harvard

This summit is recorded as the third highest peak of all the Rocky Mountains. The peak was was named for Harvard University in 1869. It measures 4395 meters by height.

Blanca Peak

This peak fourth in line on the list is Blanca. The peak is approximately 4374 meters tall. The mountain is sacred to the Navajo people.

La Plata Peak

Fifth in the list among the highest peaks of the Rockies is La Plata. The peak is referred to as La Plata due to the high presence of silver deposits in its vicinity. The summit measures 4372 meters.