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Burke Lake – Burke Lake Trail loop from Newington Forest

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Burke Lake – Burke Lake Trail loop from Newington Forest

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Burke Lake – Burke Lake Trail loop from Newington Forest

04:33

17.7km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.06 km

Lake Mercer

Lake

1.36 km

Wagon Trail Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Wagon Trail Lane is a paved path in a tunnel of trees, and a popular paved path to visit at Lake Mercer Park.

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5.11 km

Walkway Over the Dam

Highlight • Bridge

Great view of lake with benches to rest.

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6.57 km

This spot near the main boat launch offers a great view of Burke Lake, Burke Lake Park, and the Vesper Island State Waterfowl Refuge. There's also lots of parking, picnic areas, restrooms, and water fountains here.

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7.20 km

Viewpoint

7.55 km

Burke Lake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Burke Lake Trail is a loop trail that circumnavigates Burke Lake. It's a relatively flat gravel ride that is well maintained. This trail is doable on most bikes and …

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9.36 km

Burke Lake

Highlight • Lake

Lake Burke is the perfect place to take a walk and enjoy some tranquility from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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11.7 km

Vesper Island State Waterfowl Refuge

Highlight • Lake

Vesper Island State Waterfowl Refuge is only accessible by boat, as it is an island within Burke Lake. However, it is visible from Burke Lake Trail and there is ample opportunities to spot the birds around the island from afar.

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12.1 km

Burke Lake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Burke Lake Trail wraps around Burke Lake and is recognized as one of the top 10 fitness trails in the nation by the American Hiking Society. This 4.7-mile loop trail …

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17.5 km

Lake Mercer

Highlight • Lake

A truly lovely place where people can spend time with friends or their family.

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17.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.70 km

8.62 km

432 m

Surfaces

5.58 km

5.12 km

3.35 km

2.77 km

849 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Sunday 12 July

29°C

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66 %

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Burke Lake – Burke Lake Trail loop from Newington Forest

Wagon Trail Lane

Walkway Over the Dam

Burke Lake

Burke Lake Trail

Burke Lake

Vesper Island State Waterfowl Refuge

Burke Lake Trail

Lake Mercer

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