Thunder Mountain, Mountain summit in Tulare County, United States.
Thunder Mountain rises to 4,122 meters in elevation within the Sierra Nevada range, marking a boundary point between Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks.
George R. Davis, a United States Geological Survey topographer, made the first recorded ascent of Thunder Mountain in August 1905 to establish a summit benchmark.
The peak stands as part of the Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List, drawing mountaineers who seek to conquer its class 3-4 climbing routes.
Climbers approaching Thunder Mountain need technical skills and proper equipment to navigate the rocky ridges leading to the summit block.
Thunder Pass, situated on the mountain's eastern side at 3,877 meters, marks the western terminus of the Kings-Kern Divide.
Location: California
Location: Tulare County
Elevation above the sea: 4,122 m
Part of: Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List
GPS coordinates: 36.66900,-118.47577
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:54
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