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Atomic Cannon

Freedom Park, Junction City, KS
the atomic cannon
Ranked #2 of 2 attractions in Junction City
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Junction City map at the start of the hike. Looking down from the top. views along I70 views across to Fort Riley
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Manhattan, KS
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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“Interesting Hike”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

An interesting hike up the hill next to I-70. The cannon is large, and you can touch and even sit on top of it if you wanted too. The hike is a bit steep, but nothing the average person can't handle. If you are deeply in need of something to do, you might as well try this hike. More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Excellent little hike for a road trip break.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012
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The Atomic Canon is a very interesting short hike along I70 just outside of Fort Riley, a US Army base in Kansas. Several different artillery pieces line the quarter mile route up hill ending in with a massive nuclear artillery gun. There are a few history plaques along the way and the trail is paved, though it has fallen into... More

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Fort Riley, Kansas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Easy hike with a great view!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
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We live in the area, so we have done this hike quite a few times. It's one of our 6 year old's favorite places to go when we want to take the dogs out for an adventure. It looks a lot worse looking up than the walk really is. It has a gradual incline and very windy, which makes it... More

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Fort Riley, KS
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great piece of history and awesome view”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2009
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The atomic cannon is one of the such cannons left in existence. The hike up to the cannon is all paved and parking is free. Once you get to the top, there is a great view of the flint hills and Fort Riley, KS. Only a 30-45 minute stop, so worth stopping by for sure. More

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