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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Riverwood
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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

  • 4.8184 reviews
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Akers Mill offers peaceful riverfront trails through wooded Atlanta greenspace, ideal for gentle hikes and birdwatching. Expect well-maintained paths, occasional wildlife, and scenic overlooks along the Chattahoochee—perfect for picnics, photography, or a quick nature escape from the city.

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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in short

When is the best time to visit Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?

Akers Mill Trail,Atlanta, GA 30339,United States.

Right now · 4:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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The next five days

Best time to go

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
  2. 2 Palisades West Trailhead & Parking · 6 min
  3. 3 Palisades West Trail · 6 min
  4. 4 Overlook Deck · 7 min
  5. 5 Chattahoochee Bamboo Forest · 10 min
Akers Mill Trail, Atlanta, GA 30339, United States(opens the map)DirectionsTo RiverwoodWebsitecumberlandtrails.org

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 184 reviews

Known for

  • Morning walks
  • Nature walks
  • Picnics
  • Walking trails
  • Waterfront
  • Wildlife viewing

The feel

  • Casual
  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Pet owners
  • Tourists

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time