Thorny Flat
| Thorny Flat | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,848 ft (1,478 m) |
| Prominence | 1,688 ft (515 m) |
| Coordinates | 38°23′37″N 79°59′02″W / 38.39361°N 79.98389°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Pocahontas County, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Parent range | Alleghany Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Cass |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Prehistoric |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Thorny Flat (4,848 feet (1,478 m)) is the second highest peak in the U.S. state of West Virginia, after Spruce Knob. Thorny Flat is the high point of the ridge known as Cheat Mountain.