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Cheaha Mountain
| Cheaha Mountain | |
|---|---|
 Cheaha Mountain, the highest point in Alabama, viewed from Skyway Mountainway, April 2018 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,413 ft (735 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,445 ft (440 m)[2] |
| Listing | U.S. state high point 35th |
| Coordinates | 33°29′08″N 85°48′31″W / 33.485511278°N 85.80866305°W |
| Geography | |
  Cheaha Mountain | |
| Parent range | Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians |
| Topo map | USGS Cheaha Mountain |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Devonian |
| Mountain type | Metamorphic Plateau |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Unknown |
| Easiest route | Road |
Cheaha Mountain /ˈtʃiːhɔː/, often called Mount Cheaha, is the highest natural point in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is located a few miles northwest of the town of Delta in Cheaha State Park, which offers a lodge, a restaurant, and other amenities. The nearest higher peak is Brushy Top in Gilmer County, Georgia, 106.72 miles (171.75 km) away.[3]
- ^ "Cheehahaw". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved October 12, 2008.
- ^ "Cheaha Mountain, Alabama". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- ^ "Cheaha Mountain - Peakbagger.com". www.peakbagger.com. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
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