Record SL-846943 · Wikidata Q4976215
Brown Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
762
m
2,500 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
35.9158° N,
81.7458° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaBrown Mountain is a low-lying ridge, approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long, in the Pisgah National Forest near Morganton, in western North Carolina, on the border of Burke and Caldwell Counties. Since at least the early 20th century, mysterious illuminations known as the Brown Mountain lights have been seen there.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Mountain | 696 m | NW 321° | 1.9 km |
| Adams Mountain | 757 m | NE 49° | 2.5 km |
| Loose Mountain | 671 m | N 8° | 3.4 km |
| Little Chestnut Mountain | 759 m | NW 315° | 4.0 km |