This is a Provisional Peak entered by a registered Peakbagger.com user. Peak submitted by: Andy Hatzos This peak, and its information, has not been verified. Editorial staff periodically review all provisional peaks and, as appropriate, move them over to the main peak database. |
Elevation | Elevation in range between 6080 and 6120 feet. (40-foot closed contour) |
Latitude/Longitude (WGS84) | 36° 6' 16'' N, 82° 7' 37'' W 36.104578, -82.127057 (Dec Deg) |
Country | United States |
State/Province | North Carolina |
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Ascent Info
Total successful ascents logged by registered Peakbagger.com users: 11 Show all viewable ascents/attempts (Total: 10)
Selected Trip Reports from this site: 1992-01-01 by Terry DelliQuadri 2019-08-15 by Henry Pharr 2019-09-03 by Andy Hatzos (GPS Track) 2020-12-30 by Scott Leslie
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DescriptionThis peak is along the state line and also a part of Carter County, Tennessee.
The original topo does not show a peak at Coltens Cliff, but North Carolina Phase 5 LiDAR data does show a clear rise above the surroundings on the ridge. This data suggests a high elevation of 6129 feet at N36.104571 W82.127055.
This peak's key col is on the ridge leading to Roan High Knob. Per LiDAR, the key col has an elevation of 6106 feet, which means that this peak has a prominence of roughly 23 feet. |