In Chattahoochee Hills, outdoor experiences are deeply connected to a long-term commitment to preserving the historic countryside while accommodating growth in a more thoughtful way. With walkable villages, working farms, and connected open space, the region encourages visitors to explore the region through trails, waterways, and open fields rather than from behind a windshield.
When planning your visit, you can find everything from seven public parks spread across 1,200 acres to goat yoga, horseback riding, guided forest hikes, and canoeing. Keep reading to discover all of the elevated outdoor activities Chattahoochee Hills has to offer.
A Mecca for Cyclists
A popular spot for cycling since the early 1980s, Chattahoochee Hills features both paved and gravel roads to explore, including Silk Sheets, Dirty Sheets, and mountain biking at Cochran Mill Park. Silk Sheets is Georgia’s first Designated Scenic Byway—and it remains a bucket-list ride for cyclists across the Southeast.
Bicyclists found their way to Silk Sheets long before Chattahoochee Hills was even a city. Today, it’s also part of the broader Silk Sheets cycling network, offering a signature 29-mile paved loop through the countryside. You can park and begin the route at Campbellton Park, passing points of interest such as Bear Creek Nature Center, Cochran Mill Park, and Hutcheson Ferry Park. For those who prefer gravel, Dirty Sheets provides a 20-mile route with quieter back roads and pastoral views.
Please remember to always share the road safely and ride to the right with the flow of traffic.
Get Out on the Water
With easy access to one of Georgia’s most storied waterways, visitors to Chattahoochee Hills can choose between kayaking, canoeing, or fishing along the popular Trust for Public Land’s designated Camp + Paddle Trail. A brand-new boat ramp at Campbellton Park provides direct access to the Chattahoochee River, while New RiverLands Park offers a kayak launch and riverside camping opportunities.
Georgia Rivers also hosts guided kayak and camping river adventures throughout the year that pass through Chattahoochee Hills.
Hit the Trails
Trail options in Chattahoochee Hills range from well-maintained walking paths to longer, shared-use systems for hiking, trail running, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Cochran Mill Park spans 800 acres and features 18 miles of trails with creek crossings, waterfalls, rock outcrops, and historic mill ruins.
For river-adjacent walks, Campbellton Park offers paths near the Chattahoochee River. A 98-mile trail system is being planned and built in phases within the city of Chattahoochee Hills, connecting to the RiverLands network along 100 miles of the river and ultimately linking to the Atlanta BeltLine.
Before you hit the trails, we recommend packing a reusable water bottle, some bug spray, and river shoes that you don’t mind getting wet.
Ride Horseback through the Countryside
Whether you’re an experienced equestrian or riding for the first time, Serenbe Trail Riding offers guided rides through the pastoral landscape surrounding the Inn at Serenbe. Trail rides last about an hour and cover 1.5 to 2 miles (reservations required). More curated options include Couples Private Trail Rides, and families can introduce younger riders through the Kids Intro to Horses class (ages 3-12).
For those interested in equestrian events, Bouckaert Farm hosts eventing, dressage, hunter/jumper, and show-jumping competitions throughout the year.
Make the Most of Your Stay
Visitors can choose from a range of accommodations that place them close to nature. The Inn at Serenbe offers direct access to trails, lake activities, and on-site outdoor amenities. Nearby, La Hacienda offers a more private retreat, while a number of vacation rentals are tucked throughout the countryside of Chattahoochee Hills. For an even quieter experience, consider camping along the river or in the woods at Campbellton Park, Cochran Mill Park, or New RiverLands Park.
Guided Walks and Outdoor Practices
One popular option is Serenbe Yoga + Bodyworks, which offers far more than just studio classes. Outdoor experiences include guided forest hikes, meditative labyrinth walks, and seasonal goat yoga.
During guided forest hikes, guests explore the Serenbe forest with certified herbalist Heather Ruth, learning about medicinal plants, native ecology, and the area’s history. Meditative labyrinth walks provide a reflective, walking-based mindfulness practice rooted in nature. Goat yoga, featuring Nigerian Dwarf goats, runs from spring through fall and remains a favorite outdoor experience.
Tour a Local Farm
Agriculture is deeply woven into the fabric of Chattahoochee Hills, shaping both the landscape and the visitor experience. Guests can explore working farms such as The Good Place Farm, the Rodale Institute Southeast Organic Center, and Serenbe Farms, which together highlight regenerative agriculture, organic research, and resilient local food systems.
At The Good Place Farms, agriculture becomes an experience for all ages. Families can gather for goat snuggling around a campfire, complete with hot chocolate and s’mores for kids, while adults enjoy goat cheese tastings paired with mint juleps. It’s a relaxed, hands-on way to connect with the land—and the animals—that sustain it.
Serenbe Farms offers public tours on Saturdays from 2:00–3:00 pm, providing an inside look at composting, pest and disease management, cover cropping, crop rotation, and the importance of eating locally grown food. Tours meet under the pine trees at the clearly marked “Tours Meet Here” sign and cost $15 per person.
To experience the harvest firsthand, plan your visit around the Serenbe Saturday Farmers Market, where regional farmers and artisans gather each week. The market reinforces the strong connection between land, food, and community that defines life in Chattahoochee Hills.
Enjoying the Outdoors in Chattahoochee Hills
Chattahoochee Hills stands out as an outdoor destination because everything feels connected. Whether you’re cycling along Georgia’s first Scenic Byway, walking wooded trails, paddling the Chattahoochee, riding horseback through open pasture, or learning how food is grown, each experience ties back to the land itself.
Start planning your visit to Chattahoochee Hills and discover a place where outdoor adventure, agriculture, and conservation come together naturally.