Record SL-652308 · Wikidata Q6921494
Mount Jefferson
No list classifications
Elevation
1,405
m
4,610 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
36.4033° N,
81.4635° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Jefferson is a mountain located in Ashe County, North Carolina. The mountain is part of the Mount Jefferson State Natural Area. The mountain has an elevation of 4,665 feet (1,422 m) above sea level, and it sharply rises more than 1,600 feet above the towns of Jefferson, North Carolina and West Jefferson. A paved road leads to the mountain's summit; on a clear day the summit affords sweeping views of the surrounding countryside, the towns of Jefferson and West Jefferson, and the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. The mountain has a secondary peak at the eastern end of its ridge which is marked as Luther Rock on trails and as Luther Overlook on USGS maps.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenches Knob | 1,147 m | S 180° | 4.3 km |
| Little Phoenix Mountain | 1,168 m | N 18° | 4.6 km |
| Paddy Mountain | 1,315 m | W 288° | 4.8 km |