| Thunderbolt Peak | |
|---|---|
Polemonium, North Palisade, Starlight, Thunderbolt Peaks |
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| Elevation | 14,003 ft (4,268 m) NGVD 29[1] |
| Prominence | 203 ft (62 m) [1] |
| Parent peak | North Palisade |
| Listing | SPS Mountaineers peak [2] |
| Location | |
| Location | Fresno and Inyo counties, California. USA |
| Range | Sierra Nevada |
| Topo map | USGS North Palisade |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | August 13, 1933 by Glen Dawson and Jules Eichorn [3] |
| Easiest route | class 4 climb by several routes [4] |
Thunderbolt Peak is a peak in the Palisades group of peaks in the Sierra Nevada in the U.S. state of California. It rises to 14,003 ft (4,268 m) and could be considered the thirteenth highest peak in the state but since the peak has less than 300 ft (91 m) of prominence it is usually considered a subsidiary peak of North Palisade.
The first ascent was attempted by a party of very well known climbers. According to Norman Clyde only two of the group summited. He states that while Eichorn was descending the summit monolith it was struck by lightning, missing Eichorn by a fraction. After a second unsuccessful attempt the remaining members of the party descended from the mountain.[3]