G53 - Radar Base

Total Miles 5.3
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Trail G53 - Radar Base is a great spot to bring the kids and adults alike for the "Ooohs and Ahhhs". While this trail won't bring you into an off camber frenzy, it will make up for it in old structures and history. This trail is gravel from the pavement at Slatestone road to the base, it does feature some rocks that will make you want to air down for a more comfortable ride. This path is frequently maintained as it does have an active FFC antenna site at the radar base.

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Difficulty

This is an easy green gravel trail throughout.

History

Much of this park was used during WW2 as the Manhattan Project was executed in one of the neighboring cities of Oak Ridge. The park provided excellent air support and communications for the surrounding areas.

Technical Rating

1

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Makayla Brown
Aug 03, 2025
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its rutted out bad rock ledges are showing and with this rain I was barking tires I personally would go with someone
Dylan Garrison
Jun 21, 2025
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Bob Mahlman
Mar 14, 2025
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Trail was easy for a SxS. Great stopping area for lunch at the destination, although quite breezy and cool because of the openness at the elevation (3,550 ft).
M B
Nov 23, 2024
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What was passable 3 weeks ago is now washed and rutted and may be inpassable in stock passenger road vehicle configurations.
Ben Riser
Jun 02, 2023
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G53 - Radar Base Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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