Mount Logan, rising to 5,959 m (19,551 ft) in the St. Elias Mountains of the Yukon, is Canada’s highest peak and the second-tallest in North America after Denali, according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica. This guide answers the most common questions about its location, difficulty, and how it compares to other famous mountains, grounded in recent expedition data and verified measurements.
Last checked: 2026-07-30
Highest point in: Canada · North American rank: Second highest peak after Denali · Location: St. Elias Mountains, Yukon Territory, Canada · Elevation: 5,959 m (19,551 ft)
How we researched this
Last checked: 2026-07-30.
Sources reviewed: Official mountain encyclopedia (Wikipedia), climbing tour operator site (Mountain Madness), user-generated content platform (Reddit), encyclopedia (Britannica), country highpoints database, mountaineering forum (SummitPost), government library document (Yukon Government), and American Alpine Journal.
No on-site visit, no staff interview, no independent elevation measurement, and no verification of individual climber counts beyond published reports.
Mount Logan at a glance
- 5,959 m (19,551 ft) – Canada’s highest peak (Britannica)
- Second highest in North America after Denali (The Canadian Encyclopedia)
- St. Elias Mountains, Yukon Territory, Canada (Wikipedia)
- 5,250 m (17,220 ft) – one of the most prominent peaks in North America (Wikipedia)
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Highest point in | Canada |
| North American rank | Second highest peak after Denali |
| Location | St. Elias Mountains, Yukon Territory, Canada |
| Elevation | 5,959 m (19,551 ft) |
| Topographic prominence | 5,250 m (17,220 ft) |
| Mountain range | St. Elias Range |
| Protected area | Kluane National Park and Reserve |
| First ascent | 1925 (Alpine Club of Canada party) |
| First ascent of south face | May 4–8, 2010 (Yas |