The Thunderer, Mountain summit in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US.
The Thunderer is a mountain summit in the Absaroka Range located within Yellowstone National Park. It rises to 10,558 feet and dominates the landscape around Soda Butte Creek canyon with a prominent northeastern ridge.
The mountain was named in 1885 by members of the Arnold Hague Geological Survey after observing frequent thunderstorms around its summit. The name reflects the dramatic weather patterns that early explorers encountered while studying the region.
The mountain serves as a research location for geologists studying volcanic formations and tectonic activity within the Yellowstone region's diverse landscape.
This summit is accessible via the Thunderer Cutoff Trail, a hiking path of about 7 miles that starts from the trailhead opposite Pebble Creek Campground. Good footwear and careful footing are important, especially at higher elevations where snow patches may linger throughout the season.
The mountain's prominence of 1,714 feet makes it stand out against the surrounding terrain, with clouds frequently enveloping its summit.
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