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.
extent or distance upward: The balloon stopped rising at a height of 500 feet. 2. distance upward from a given level to a fixed point: the height from the ground to the first floor; the height of an animal at the shoulder. 3. the distance between the lowest and highest points of a person standing upright; stature: She is five feet in height.