Thunderstruck Overlook (MP 454.4)
Thunderstruck Overlook (MP 454.4) is a scenic viewpoint in Qualla Township, Jackson, North Carolina and has an elevation of 4,780 feet. Thunderstruck Overlook (MP 454.4) is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint Fed Cove Overlook, as well as near the mountain saddle Soco Gap.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Soco Gap and Waterrock Knob.
Soco Gap
Mountain saddle
Photo: Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Soco Gap is a mountain pass between the Plott Balsams to the south and the Great Balsam Mountains to the north. The gap is the eastern point of the Qualla Boundary, which marks the territory held as a land trust for the federally recognized Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Waterrock Knob
Peak
Photo: Phrostyphish, Public domain.
Waterrock Knob is a mountain peak in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the highest peak in the Plott Balsams and is the 16th-highest mountain in the Eastern United States. Waterrock Knob is situated 1½ miles southeast of Thunderstruck Overlook (MP 454.4).
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Maggie Valley.
Maggie Valley
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Maggie Valley is a tourist destination in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. It is semi-popular due to its close proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is a popular destination for skiing as the Cataloochee Ski Area is located nearby.
Thunderstruck Overlook (MP 454.4)
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Category: tourism
- Location: Qualla Township, Jackson, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
35.4847° or 35° 29′ 5″ northLongitude
-83.15188° or 83° 9′ 7″ westElevation
4,780 feet (1,457 metres)Open location code
867RFRMX+V6OpenStreetMap ID
node 5608183156OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpoint
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Highlights include Fed Cove Overlook and Soco Gap Overlook (MP 455.5).
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