Thunderbolt Peak, Mountain summit in Sierra Nevada, California, United States.
The peak reaches an elevation of 14,009 feet, making it the northernmost fourteener in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California.
The first recorded ascent occurred in 1931 when a group of climbers, including Robert Underhill and Norman Clyde, reached the summit.
The mountain received its name after a lightning bolt struck near climber Jules Eichorn during the initial ascent expedition.
The standard route follows the Southwest Chute, requiring technical climbing skills with a 5.9-rated summit block at the final approach.
The peak maintains less than 300 feet of prominence from its parent peak North Palisade, classifying it as a subsidiary summit.
Location: California
Location: Fresno County
Part of: Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List, Vagmarken Club Sierra Crest List
GPS coordinates: 37.09749,-118.51730
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:03
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