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atomic cannon印象
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Impressive piece of equipment. Easy to get to. Boys really enjoyed being able to see it and even climb around on it. Was not aware of its existence. Information about it helpful.
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The Atomic Cannon, known as "Atomic Annie" to the Soldiers at Ft. Riley is a nice stop that has a little bit of history and will get your heart beating. It is at the top of large ridge across I70 from the fort and takes about 5-10 minutes to climb up the path. NOT recommended if you're not able for a solid physical exertion or you don't have comfortable shoes.
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The cannon is at the top of a hill. It is not a long climb but you need to be able to make the trip if you want to see the cannon. There are a few other military exhibts on the way up the hill. My son liked the lizards just as much as he did the cannon when he visited. They were all over the place.
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Don't follow the map it gives you. It takes you to south park. It's off of the Ft. Riley exit before you get to junction city on the south side.
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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 disrepair. It takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes to hike the trail to the top and 10 minutes to return. There is ample parking and the park is rarely crowded. If you are traveling along I70 the Atomic Canyon is a much better and more educational stop than your typical rest area, unless you need a soda or snack. There are no vending machines in the area.
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The Atomic Cannon is located in Freedom Park on the south side of Interstate 70 at exit 301; across the highway from the entrance to Marshall Army Air Field, at Ft Riley, Kansas. The Park is an ideal place to stop to stretch the legs and allow the kids to burn off a little steam during those long drives across Kansas. The Park provides ample parking with a few picnic tables. The Atomic Cannon itself is located a short hike up to a ridge about 200 above the park. An asphalt paved switch-back path provides an easy approach to the ridge. There are a couple of old artillery pieces along the path to look at and for the kids to climb on. The Atomic Cannon is one of only three M65 280mm cannons specifically build in the late 50’s to fire nuclear capable shells. The artillery pieces as well as the Cannon itself are pretty dilapidated but the panoramic view makes up for it. Not much historical value, just a nice respite from a long drive.
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History buffs will appreciate this hike and view. The information on the signs at the start of the hike and during the hike will give one much to ponder during the workout of the hike! Great view of the Fort and the Flint Hills from the top!
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My boys had a great time climbing the hill up to the cannon and then they got to climb all over it! It's a great view up there!
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This is a nice easy hike. The cannon was cool, too. The trail and the signs are in need of major repair. If you're there at the right time you'll be able to see some helicopters take off. My boys loved it!
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Quite the hike up, but worth the view and up close experience with military equipment. Beautiful to catch a kansas sunset.