Adams Mountain (variant name: Adams Knob^[1]) is a mountain near the unincorporated community of Collettsville, North Carolina. It is situated wholly within Pisgah National Forest. It reaches 2,490 feet (759 m) and is nearby Brown Mountain Ridge, which is known for its mysterious Brown Mountain Lights. Adams Mountain rises along the eastern rim of Wilson Creek Gorge. Its slopes generate feeder streams for Wilson Creek as it flows towards the Catawba River.

Adams Mountain
Adams Mountain viewed from Beacon Heights
Highest point
Elevation	2,490 ft (760 m)[1]
Coordinates	35°55′52″N 81°43′28″W / 35.93111°N 81.72444°W / 35.93111; -81.72444[1]
Geography
Adams Mountain Location in North Carolina
Location	Caldwell County, North Carolina, U.S.
Parent range	Blue Ridge Mountains
Topo map	USGS Collettsville