Adams Mountain

Adams Mountain is a summit in Pisgah National Forest that rises to 2,490 feet (760 meters). Water from its eastern slopes feeds into Wilson Creek and the Catawba River system.

The mountain area has held human settlement for centuries, first with Native American communities and later through European colonization in the broader Appalachian region. These patterns of occupation shaped the land and local identities.

The mountain's location near Brown Mountain Ridge connects it to regional folklore about unexplained light phenomena observed by local communities.

Visitors can explore hiking trails through Pisgah National Forest with varying difficulty levels to reach the summit. Year-round views of the surrounding mountain landscape await those who make the climb.

The mountain generates feeder streams that form an essential part of the Wilson Creek watershed, supporting local water systems and ecological diversity.

Location: North Carolina

GPS coordinates: 35.93065,-81.72476

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08