Insert Alan Jackson song here. I was in town visiting family and we had the pleasure of a nice morning stroll on the Chattahoochee Riverwalk! What a cool area. It's 15 miles long! Parking is non issue. Theres a cute park along the way, artwork... even zip lining. I loved watching the kayaks in the water. If you're in town and want to get some fresh air-- stop by the Chattahoochee Riverwalk! read more

Trail Series, Part 27 "Yeah, way down yonder on the Chattahoochee. Never knew how much that muddy water meant to me. But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was. A lot about livin' and a little 'bout love." Alan Jackson I remember when Alan released this song in '93 and (having never visited the South to that point) I wondered if he invented some magical river called the "Chattahoochee" because it made for such a catchy guide vocal. Now that we've seen some of what Alan was singing about while on the "Chattahoochee River Walk" in Columbus, Georgia, it makes me wonder if the lyrics to his song could actually be semi-autobiographical. ‍ This trail runs parallel to the river and offers a consistent connection to it during your adventure. Walkers, runners, cyclists, and leashed dogs are all welcome here and from a safety standpoint I'd assign it a perfect score during daylight hours. Those with mobility challenges should not be dissuaded from enjoying it because it is well maintained, mostly flat, and easily accommodates wheelchairs, baby strollers, etc. While I typically elect to run most of the trails that we review, I quite enjoyed causally meandering along this one. And that's...Henry's Take. #chattahoochee #alanjackson #columbustrails read more

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A number of communities have built some variant of a Riverwalk in the last 20 / 50 years. This one apparently dates from the early 90s. The part we explored during our trip was the segment nearest to downtown and a segment a bit north of there. You can access this from a number of streets / businesses downtown. There are parking garages within a few blocks of it, so it is an easy walk. At that point, though, the path is about 2 stories below street level, so be prepared for stairs. At other points, it is on the same level with streets / parking. The downtown section is the most interesting (that we saw) as it showcases the river rapids and you can watch people in kayaks and rafts navigating them. There is even a short bridge out to a small island for the best viewing. Some people set up there with cameras to get action shots, in fact. All this is within the two or three hundred yard stretch just west of the heart of downtown. Our hotel adjoined the Riverwalk also, so we earlier explored it a bit from that point (maybe a mile north of downtown) heading south (maybe 3/4 of a mile). This part passes college campuses and businesses, but there is not much commercial along here (like restaurants, etc.). There is a connection to a pedestrian bridge over to the west bank of the river. There appeared to be one or more hotels on that side, so it provides convenient access for people staying over there to access busier areas. We saw mostly foot traffic, with the occasional cyclists and whatever you call those mono-wheel electric skateboard things (plus some normal skateboards). Maybe 10% of people brought dogs as well. If you are visiting or staying in Columbus, the downtown segment is definitely worth checking out. read more

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I LOVE THE CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVERWALK ================================== The Chattahoocheee RiverWalk is a 22 mile long walking and biking path along the Chattahoochee River that separates Georgia and Alabama. It goes south along the river all the to Fort Benning and north just past the dam. I have stayed at the Courtyard Marriott in Phenix, Alabama twice. That hotel is on the west side of the 14th Street Pedestrian Bridge. Uptown Columbus, Georgia is on the east side of the bridge. I just love walking or biking along the RiverWalk because the view of the river, greenery, flora, fauna and historic brick buildings are so beautiful. When walking I love doing a loop south from the Courtyard Marriott past a few Zipline Towers. The next bridge to cross by foot or car is on Dillingham Street heading east over to Uptown Columbus, Georgia. If you are interested in taking the zipline across the river you would start on the Columbus side. The name of that company is Blue Heron Adventures. Not sure if I want to do that because I've seen how fast they come in for a landing. In my younger days I would definitely do that. You can also sign up to go down the rapids with Whitewater Express. Again, I am too chicken to do that after having a bad rafting accident on the South Fork of the American River twenty four years ago. I'll stick to biking. If you want to rent some fun e-bikes I highly recommend Shock Electric Rentals. I was not too chicken to do that and my son, his girlfriend, my husband and I rented them back in January after my son graduated from IBOLC (Infantry Basic Officer Leadership Course). We headed south on the Riverwalk's Columbus side and headed toward Fort Benning. That ride is absolutely beautiful. I think I would like to do that again for sure. I also like heading north of Uptown Columbus toward the dam. Again, it's absolutely beautiful up that way as well with a few bridges to walk or ride your bike over. Another name the Chattahoochee RiverWalk goes by is the Dragonfly Trails. read more

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I absolutely fell in love with this place. It is a well taken care of stretch of wide sidewalks and paths. It is a mix of manicured landscaping and natural settings. I found several patches of wildflowers. There were also a nice mix of birds and a few butterflies. We saw a huge hawk on the corner of a building. It was screeching and caught our attention for sure. The views from the top of the pedestrian were my favorite. It was neat to watch people kayaking and enjoying the weather. read more

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Anytime I am in Columbus, Georgia on business I come to walk alongside the water and just simply enjoy the simple pleasure of being alive. This is an enjoyable path to walk, whether day or night, and allow your soul to be comforted and embraced. If you find yourself in Columbus, you owe it to yourself to come and visit, and while you are in this area, pick a place to enjoy a meal and maybe a drink. read more

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Depends on time of day. Can be unsafe for some after dark. I do not recommend for single ladies or young people to go after dark alone.

Just loved the Riverwalk. It was a good walk, lots to see. The old brick buildings are very interesting. Can't wait to go on the zip line when my daughter comes to visit. Of course, she will want to do the rapids! read more

I love the Riverwalk. It is such a nice place to walk, enjoy the scenery, people-watch and have your mind reset. I visit with my kids and family regularly. Love the walking trail. read more

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Beautiful sunny day makes it for an enjoyable walk on the river walk by the Chattahoochee River

Really nice walk down the river. You can even jump in for a swim if you want. Would recommend.

Beautiful sight, beautiful Riverwalk. I enjoyed a nice stroll around the Riverwalk and around the Columbus State University. I deinitely enjoyed the nature and preservance that was maintained here at Uptown. I also liked watching the people zipline and water stream strongly right by the rocks read more

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This place is absolutely gorgeous!!!! I recommend this 100% if you are visiting Columbus

Absolutely beautiful place!!!!! Can't wait to go again, I love that the old power houses are now lofts. read more

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I love nature and I love it even more when it involves all of my senses. This place is great, it has a beautiful walk right next to the river, has benches everywhere for you to seat and enjoy your views/sounds/smells. They have public bathrooms for the convenience of the public and you can also do water rafting and kayaking or Zip line across the river. There are also many restaurants around for you to enjoy a date night or simply to refuel after an afternoon full of adventures. I am glad this is in my town. read more

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This is a beautiful place to go with friends or family. It is a place to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors and the company of others. You can take a walk or just sit and watch other people whitewater raft. Either one is enjoyable. read more

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I love nature and fresh air together is perfect. 1 of my favourite spots in my hometown & another well known attraction in the Fountain City. (Est. in 1992.)It's clean & a nice change of scenery of the norm everyday life. I come here to get my walk on @ the beautiful "Chattahoochee Riverwalk". read more

Chattahoochee Riverwalk - Hiking Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

I haven't walked nearly enough of its length, but the Chattahoochee Riverwalk is a very special trail. In case you didn't know, the Chattahoochee River forms part of the border between Georgia and Alabama. In fact, the first time I drove over the Chattahoochee, I did so just to add Alabama to the list of states I have visited. There are miles of beautiful landscapes to see, and you can even do a dangerous thing and walk on a raised railroad track that may or may not still be in service. When Esther or Kelle and I were pondering whether to risk our lives on those tracks, I did a lot of extra walking to make sure that if we needed to jump off the tracks we weren't too high up. It was terrifying and exhilarating and totally unlike me. I didn't always understand the signs or graffiti or artwork or historical plaques, but the South is foreign to me, and the more time I spend there, the more that stands out. The riverwalk is a calm, quiet place. It's lonely at times. The tree are just gorgeous. read more

Absolutely love this. Just wish they would fix the bathrooms to where they didnt smell like ass and pee. Goo place to play pokemon go and get your steps in read more

Don't forget that the Spaniards were the first ones to settle down by the Chattahoochee river. Then came the English. There are monuments and signs posted at some points of the river walk telling you the story of the river and part of the story of the city of Columbus, slavery, Christopher Columbus, the first industries and those who developed them, very interesting. Too bad some people take the river walk for a dumpster. It's hard to clean such a big area afterwards and then the flora and fauna also suffer from pollution and all the trash people throw there. Take care of this spot, Columbus. This is one of the best places you have. ----- No olviden que los españoles fueron los primeros en asentarse junto al río Chatajuchi. Luego vinieron los británicos. Hay monumentos y señales en algunos puntos a lo largo del camino junto al río que les van contando la historia del río y parte de la historia de la ciudad de Colón: la esclavitud, Cristóbal Colón, las primeras industrias y aquellos que las desarrollaron. Muy interesante. Qué pena que algunas personas usen esta zona como basurero. Es difícil limpiar un área tan grande y además la flora y la fauna también son afectadas por la contaminación y por la basura que la gente arroja allí. Cuida este sitio, Colón. Es uno de los mejores lugares que tienes. read more

We came to Columbus for valentine's weekend to do the Riverwalk Geotour. I recommend it because it was such a challenge! We even ran into other geocachers! We were able to complete everything in 3 days and score the gold coins at the end. The riverwalk is really fun. We rented bikes (Rideonbikes) and rode the pavement all the way down and back. There were many historic things to see. The only thing I didn't like was the lamp post light covers all over the place. Every time we were looking for a geocache, there they were! Also there was a lot of trash! If I lived closer, I would volunteer to clean up, maybe this is an opportunity to do a "cache in trash out" for the city because some of the caches need to be updated as well. There was also a few homeless people and patrolling police officers, but no one bothered us. read more

First time here been in Columbus for 9 months now. I must say this is what makes columbus special! Other than being the landmark for the Columbus War. Enjoyed my peaceful walk. And hearing the construction going on in the one old building just gives the place a amazing feel. Would be definitely going back. If only at night it had beautiful lights along the riverwalk. read more

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This is a great place to run / bike. I ran in the daytime so i/m not sure how lighting on the trail is at night. The scenery is beautiful and I actually wanted to run more so that I could see more of the trail. read more

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Great area to: The river walk has nice calm vibe that's fun for kids and adults Pet friendly Restaurants were great Play ground located within River walk Trees for shade Outdoor seating Friendly people Check it out for yourself! read more

I enjoy riverwalks and made it a point to visit the river during my week in Columbus. There were several others there as well--walking, biking, running-- and plenty of benches along the way to rest and watch the water. Had I been more familiar with the area, I would have packed a small picnic! I wish I had time to walk the entire trial. read more

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I think I would drive the 2 hours it takes to get here just to do this walk. It's gorgeous and makes me feel soooo peaceful. From downtown Columbus to Fort Benning, it's scenic, sun-filled, and the trail varies from covered wooden bridge to completely open... Last time I tried to get in a quick 45 minute walk I ended up full speed for two hours, it's perfect and in a little nook in southwest Georgia that's very sweet. read more

Found this place on a weekend, VERY quiet which I LOVE. Plenty of trails to explore, kayaking, body boards, biking,fishing,etc. This is a great nook in the heart of columbus that most people I'm sure drive by everyday (much like I did) without knowing it's there or how to get to it. It's a great escape from being active at an overcrowded gym or a boring workout in your neighborhood, will make this a regular workout spot! read more

What a surprisingly nice area in downtown Columbus! This area seems to be coming along with some neat outdoor themed shops, microbrews and restaurants. We enjoyed walking along the area even though their were plenty of closed storefronts. I hope this area continues to develop and takes advantage of the river. We took our son on his first white water rafting trip (mine too) and he (we) loved it. It was an absolute blast, even though we did lose a couple of folks overboard briefly. Nothing like spending a few hours on the river then having lunch and a beer at the local restaurant. They are starting to repurpose some of the old buildings. It makes for some lovely scenery and photo opps. read more

A great diversion. We didn't know it was here the last time we visited! Even on a dreary day it was just the right blend of nature and city.

Great place to go for a run or biking. If you own a pair of outdoor skates, even better! Long trails and nice scenery.

First time going on this walk and crossed the pedestrian bridge. The Chattahoochee River is beautiful and it's a nice, but incredibly short walk. You get some friendly hellos from the homeless men hanging around the shaded seats on the bridge. But it's a nice visit out that a way. We couldn't visit down by the water but hopefully next time. It wasn't as long as I thought it'd be but definitely worth the time to visit early morning or late evening. read more