The Appalachian Mountain Range is located in the eastern part of the North American continent in Canada, the United States, and its highest peaks reach 2,037 meters above sea level.This chain is divided into a northern chain starting from the eastern Connecticut Valley, and a southern chain starting from the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.The Appalachian Mountains consist of a group of mountains, hills, and valleys. The mountains form a natural barrier between the eastern coastal plain and the vast interior plains of North America.