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Driskill Mountain: Worth a drive?
Posted on 12/22/22 at 10:59 pm
Posted on 12/22/22 at 10:59 pm
Ok, thanks to the OT, I just learned Louisiana has a "mountain." I Googled and saw the elevation is only 535 feet, so I know it isn't much. If any of you baws and bawettes have been there, is it worth a trip? Any cool scenery? Anything to do nearby?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:01 pm to lsufan9193969700
Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:05 pm to lsufan9193969700
Don't be one of those guys who goes unprepared and puts others at risk rescuing you. Put the time and effort in to train like your life depends on it, because it does.
Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:08 pm to lsufan9193969700
Bring supplemental oxygen.
Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:21 pm to lsufan9193969700
The southern ascent is the most beginner friendly in my opinion
Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:24 pm to lsufan9193969700
go to Convent instead
Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:25 pm to lsufan9193969700
It’s an absolutely gorgeous mountain. Probably the most underrated in the country, but a difficult summit to say the least. Quite a few have died attempting to climb it.
Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:32 pm to lsufan9193969700
Be sure to step over the body’s as you climb to the summit
Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:33 pm to lsufan9193969700
I’ve been hitting the highest PAVED road in every state. Many aren’t where you think they would be.
Haven’t done LA yet. Pretty sure it’s Old Athens Rd near Homer.
Haven’t done LA yet. Pretty sure it’s Old Athens Rd near Homer.
Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:39 pm to lsufan9193969700
I guess 535 ft can look like a decent sized hill when everywhere around it is sea level.
Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:44 pm to lsufan9193969700
When I got to the summit, they had to administer oxygen and treat my altitude sickness.
They = 10yo Girl Scout and her puppy
My Driskill hero’s
They = 10yo Girl Scout and her puppy
My Driskill hero’s
Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:58 pm to lsufan9193969700
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Anything to do nearby?
You can see where Bonnie and Clyde were killed, that's nearby. You coming from Baton Rouge? Depending on which way you come up there's plenty of off the beaten path things to see.
Posted on 12/23/22 at 12:31 am to lsufan9193969700
Got drunk there many a weekend in the 90’s
Posted on 12/23/22 at 1:09 am to lsufan9193969700
It's a nice little hike. There is an orange vest at the gate for safety reasons. I brought my own. You may wanna bring something for protection like a hand gun or something because you are hiking in the woods.
Posted on 12/23/22 at 1:09 am to lsufan9193969700
It’s icy on top of Driskill right now. You picked a hell of a time to try to climb it. Temps are plunging into the single digits tonight with a steady 20 mph wind and frequent gusts much higher. Wind chill is below 0°.
Posted on 12/23/22 at 5:58 am to lsufan9193969700
It only has 229ft of prominence, so not likely worth a drive.
Posted on 12/23/22 at 6:04 am to lsufan9193969700
I heard Shreveport had some snow last night, did they get the lifts working after entergy fixed the power.
Might be time to dust off the skis.
Might be time to dust off the skis.
Posted on 12/23/22 at 6:18 am to lsufan9193969700
Fun fact: Mount Driskill is only 70’ taller than the state capitol.
Posted on 12/23/22 at 6:48 am to lsufan9193969700
Depends on how far you’re driving. It’s about a 45 minute walk through the woods, round trip. It’s nice, but it can be muddy. Wear some orange. It’s better than Florida’s high point, so there’s that.
Posted on 12/23/22 at 6:50 am to lsufan9193969700
It’s a 35 minute walk. It checks a box. If you want to hike all day, drive on over to Claiborne St. Park for some nice strolls.
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