Brown Mountain (North Carolina)

Brown Mountain^[1] is a low-lying ridge, approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long, in the Pisgah National Forest near Morganton, in western North Carolina,^[2] on the border of Burke and Caldwell Counties.^[3][4]

Brown Mountain Ridge
Brown Mountain viewed from Beacon Heights
Highest point
Elevation	2,283 ft (696 m)
Coordinates	35°54′57″N 81°44′45″W
Geography
Location	Burke / Caldwell counties, North Carolina, U.S.
Parent range	Blue Ridge Mountains
Topo map	USGS Collettsville

Since at least the early 20th century, mysterious illuminations known as the Brown Mountain lights have been seen there.^[5]

See also

• List of mountains in North Carolina