more stats
4,488 ft
Distance
59 ft
Climb
-58 ft
Descent
00:07:15
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
323 ft
Altitude min
350 ft
Altitude max
323 ft
Altitude start
322 ft
Altitude end
-10.5%
Grade max
9.7%
Grade min
1,345 ft
Distance climb
1,329 ft
Distance down
1,795 ft
Distance flat
00:07:15
Avg time

Radar Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thomson Trails
    Macon, Georgia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #36569 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #79089 in E-Biking
    • #328569 in Trail Running
    • #80735 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #183 in Mountain Biking · Georgia [+]
    • #97 in E-Biking
    • #1,482 in Trail Running
    • #525 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

The section of Thomson is one of the more physically demanding sections out here. This loop has plenty of short, punchy hills to test your out of shape levels The trail passes the Radar Station for the airport

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 50 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
All
  • 256 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Radar Loop located?
      Radar Loop is located in Thomson Trails, Macon, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Thomson Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.69473, -83.66082.
      ▼ How hard is Radar Loop?
      Radar Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Radar Loop?
      Radar Loop has 59 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 58 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 323 ft to 350 ft.
      ▼ Is Radar Loop a point to point trail?
      Radar Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Radar Loop?
      Radar Loop is 4,488 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Radar Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Radar Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Radar Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Radar Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Radar Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Radar Loop. The trail is 4,488 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Radar Loop?
      Radar Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 422 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 981 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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