Burke Lake – Burke Lake Trail loop from South Run

Burke Lake – Burke Lake Trail loop from South Run

Moderate

4.7

(7033)

7,439

riders

Burke Lake – Burke Lake Trail loop from South Run

02:04

43.0km

230m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.4 km

Burke Lake

Highlight • Lake

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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11.7 km

Burke Lake Trail

Highlight • Trail

Nice place to walk, you can rent a boat as well.

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42.5 km

Cherry Run Park

Highlight • Lake

Cherry Run Park, located around Huntsman Lake, teems with ducks, deer, and a beaver population. It's an ideal spot for jogging, biking, walking, and dog walking on a leash.

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43.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.8 km

3.19 km

448 m

245 m

170 m

135 m

Surfaces

26.2 km

16.2 km

675 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 10 October

21°C

11°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

January 3, 2025,Ride through forgotten parts of Lorton with new bike - just before the snow!

Ox road has HEAVY traffic, but generally has a "pull over" shoulder that is wider than a lane of traffic. Easy to ride there, although there is a LOT of broken glass etc. A cold day to ride, I was testing my new Trek Domane and really enjoyed the feel of this bike - getting used to SRAM shifting versus …