Thorny Flat (4,848 feet (1,478 m)) is the second highest peak in the U.S. state of West Virginia, after Spruce Knob.[3][4] Thorny Flat is the high point of the ridge known as Cheat Mountain.

Thorny Flat
Thorny Flat is located in West Virginia
Thorny Flat
Thorny Flat
Location in West Virginia
Thorny Flat is located in the United States
Thorny Flat
Thorny Flat
Location in the United States
Highest point
Elevation4,848 ft (1,478 m)[1]
Prominence1,688 ft (515 m)[1]
Coordinates38°23′37″N 79°59′02″W / 38.39361°N 79.98389°W / 38.39361; -79.98389[2]
Geography
LocationPocahontas County, West Virginia, U.S.
Parent rangeAlleghany Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Cass
Climbing
First ascentPrehistoric
Easiest routeHike

References

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  1. ^ a b "Thorny Flat, West Virginia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  2. ^ "Thorny Flat". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  3. ^ "West Virginia 4500-foot Peaks". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  4. ^ Cass, WV (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved August 27, 2015.