Forested hill reached by a simple dirt trail leading to a small summit marker that represents the highest elevation in Louisiana.
How to Get There
From Ruston, LA (20 mi): Take I-20 west to Exit 67 toward Arcadia, follow LA-147 south and connecting rural highways to LA-507, then continue to the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church where parking at the trailhead leads to the short hike to the summit.
Overview
The Driskill Mountain site is a quiet and forested destination that marks the highest natural elevation in Louisiana at just 535 feet above sea level. Though modest in height, the terrain offers a pleasant and scenic walk through pine and hardwood forests, where a wide dirt path gradually ascends toward the summit. At the top, a simple stone marker, flags, and a guestbook provide a subtle but meaningful reward for visitors who make the short journey through the wooded landscape.
Geologically formed from eroded sediments and shaped by the region’s long natural history, the hill reflects the gentle topography characteristic of northern Louisiana. Named after an early landowner whose family settled the area in the 19th century, the site remains on private property but is open to respectful public access. Today, it draws travelers, nature enthusiasts, and “highpointers” seeking to stand at the state’s highest point while experiencing the peaceful, understated beauty of Louisiana’s upland forests.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official tourism pages for the Driskill Mountain, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
