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Driskill Mountain: Worth a drive?

Posted on 12/22/22 at 10:59 pm
Posted by lsufan9193969700
Madisonville
Member since Sep 2003
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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!
Posted by Usual Suspect
Living rent free
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Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:01 pm to
Posted by lsufan9193969700
Madisonville
Member since Sep 2003
55724 posts
Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:03 pm to
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
102592 posts
Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:05 pm to
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 by 0x15E
Outer Space
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Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:08 pm to
Bring supplemental oxygen.
Posted by Water
Louisiana
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Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:21 pm to
The southern ascent is the most beginner friendly in my opinion
Posted by LSU fan 246
Member since Oct 2005
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Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:24 pm to
go to Convent instead

Posted by OldmanBeasley
Charlotte
Member since Jun 2014
10543 posts
Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:25 pm to
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 by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
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Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:26 pm to
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The southern ascent is the most beginner friendly in my opinion


Can you still hire a Sherpa in Arcadia, to help haul your gear?
Posted by RealDawg
Dawgville
Member since Nov 2012
10745 posts
Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:28 pm to
Likely need to acclimate the lungs a day before heading up. Humidity often drops below 80% as well.
Posted by OldmanBeasley
Charlotte
Member since Jun 2014
10543 posts
Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:28 pm to
quote:

Can you still hire a Sherpa in Arcadia, to help haul your gear?

Unfortunately not, there’s an ongoing labor dispute with no end in sight.
Posted by KamaCausey_LSU
Member since Apr 2013
16091 posts
Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:29 pm to
quote:

go to Convent instead

Just make sure you don't go swimming, unless you want to melt.
Posted by hg
Member since Jun 2009
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Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:32 pm to
Be sure to step over the body’s as you climb to the summit
Posted by RealDawg
Dawgville
Member since Nov 2012
10745 posts
Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:33 pm to
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.
Posted by ReauxlTide222
St. Petersburg
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Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:34 pm to
Y’all are funny
Posted by LegendInMyMind
Member since Apr 2019
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Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:36 pm to
quote:

I’ve been hitting the highest PAVED road in every state. Many aren’t where you think they would be.

Do you remember Alabama's?
Posted by lsufan9193969700
Madisonville
Member since Sep 2003
55724 posts
Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:36 pm to
quote:

Y’all are funny



Agreed. Now, I await an actual response.
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
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Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:39 pm to


I guess 535 ft can look like a decent sized hill when everywhere around it is sea level.
Posted by Most Points Win
New Orleans
Member since Dec 2022
87 posts
Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:44 pm to
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
Posted by Sun God
Member since Jul 2009
47059 posts
Posted on 12/22/22 at 11:44 pm to
You’re pretty sharp
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