The mountain views in Louisiana that you can only reach by hiking this trail

Located in north-central Louisiana, Driskill Mountain rises to 535 feet, making it Louisiana’s tallest natural peak. Of course, for other states this “mountain” may be considered a small hill, but we’ll 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 as the view of the mountain at the top is quite rare for a state. swampy like ours with many areas below sea level.

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Behind the church you will see the dirt road that will lead you to the trail – just keep an eye out for the signs.

The entire trail will take you about 45 minutes, but you’ll want to spend some time at the top to take in the views, so maybe allow at least an hour or more.

Especially if you are visiting after a rain. It can get pretty muddy!

You can 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!