Record SL-659900 · Wikidata Q7799150
Thunderhead Mountain
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Elevation
1,685
m
5,529 ft
Prominence
331 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
35.5686° N,
83.7063° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThunderhead Mountain is a 5,527-foot (1,685 m) mountain in the west-central part of the Great Smoky Mountains, located in the southeastern United States. Rising along the border between Tennessee and North Carolina, the mountain dominates the western Smokies. The Appalachian Trail crosses its summit, making it a popular hiking destination. Rocky Top, a knob on the western part of the mountain's summit ridge, shares its name with a popular Tennessee state song.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Top | 1,657 m | SW 234° | 0.9 km |
| Devils Race Patch | 1,565 m | S 165° | 1.2 km |
| Blockhouse Mountain | 1,651 m | S 191° | 2.1 km |
| Brier Knob | 1,591 m | E 85° | 2.4 km |
| Spence Field | 1,510 m | W 257° | 2.4 km |
| Chimney Rocks | 1,221 m | N 9° | 2.7 km |