The Little-Known Mountain Top View In Louisiana You Can Only Reach By Hiking This 1-Mile Trail
Located in north-central Louisiana, Driskill Mountain stands at 535 feet, making it the tallest natural summit in Louisiana. Sure, to other states this “mountain” may be considered a small hill, but we will take what we can get. The mountain was named after James Christopher Driskill, a Georgian man who moved to the area with his family in 1859. The heavily forested area attracts hikers from all over since the mountain view at the top is pretty rare for a swampy state like ours with many areas below sea level.

Behind the church, you’ll see the dirt road that will take you to the trail -- just keep an eye out for the signs.

The entire trail will take you about 45 minutes to complete, but you'll want to spend some time at the summit enjoying the view, so maybe plan for at least an hour or longer.
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Especially if you’re visiting after a rainfall. It can get pretty muddy!
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You may even see Mount Jordan, a smaller mountain nearby.


Go ahead and pack a few snacks to enjoy while you're up there.

Have you ever hiked to the top of Driskill Mountain? Let us know in the comments below!
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