Thunderhead Mountain

SummitTennessee, United States

About Thunderhead Mountain

Thunderhead 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.

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5,528ftElevation
1,089ftProminence

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Weather

Forecast near Thunderhead Mountain · destination elevation 5,528 ft. Conditions can vary with elevation.

Today
60°F / 44°F
0.0"
6 mph NNE
Tomorrow
65°F / 45°F
0.0"
9 mph NW
Thu
67°F / 45°F
0.0"
7 mph NE
Fri
70°F / 48°F
0.0"
5 mph E

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35.5687° N, 83.7063° WOpenStreetMapGoogle Maps

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