Highest Mountain and Peaks in each of the US States. Profiles the highest mountain in each of the 50 US states with a brief description, elevation, and ranking. Links to an interactive topo map of each high point. WARNING: Wilderness conditions can change suddenly.
Best Answer: A tethered hot air balloon flight will typically be between 50-75 feet. It's high enough for the passengers to get a feel for the height and manageable enough for rope length. I have heard of some gas ride balloons that are on a winch go higher. To tell you the truth, I can't recall the max height for tethering. It wouldn't be different than for gas balloons.
Hot Air Balloons. Both sides used hot air balloons to spy on enemy troops. It marked the first time in U.S. history that balloons were used for military reconnaissance. On Sept. 24, 1861, under orders from the Union army, Thaddeus Lowe successfully alighted at Arlington, Virginia to an altitude of over 1,000 feet and telegraphed intelligence on the Confederate troops encamped three miles away at Falls Church, Virginia.