Thunder Mountain (Amador County, California)
| Thunder Mountain | |
|---|---|
Southwest aspect, with Silver Lake | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,414 ft (2,869 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 330 ft (101 m) |
| Listing | California county high points 16th |
| Coordinates | 38°40′27″N 120°05′27″W / 38.6740752°N 120.090742°W |
| Geography | |
Thunder Mountain Location in California Thunder Mountain Thunder Mountain (the United States) | |
| Location | Amador County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Sierra Nevada |
| Topo map | USGS Caples Lake |
Thunder Mountain in the Sierra Nevada of California is located east of Silver Lake and west of Kirkwood Mountain Resort in the Eldorado National Forest. The mountain has two peaks, the 9,414-foot (2,869 m) main peak and a 9,412-foot (2,869 m) sub-peak west of the main peak. The main summit is the highest point in Amador County. Due to the high elevation, most precipitation that falls on Thunder Mountain consists of snow.
The peak was named by United States Forest Service personnel because "thunderstorms appear to build up in that area."