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Lake Accotink – Burke Lake loop from Rolling Road

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Lake Accotink – Burke Lake loop from Rolling Road

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Lake Accotink – Burke Lake loop from Rolling Road

03:15

49.4km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

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After 19 m for 54 m

Customers only

After 49.4 km for 54 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.46 km

Lake Accotink

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake, great place to come with children. Nice playground nearby, woods to play in and restroom facilities.

Tip by

15.8 km

Lake Mercer

Highlight • Lake

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

Tip by

15.8 km

Viewing area for Lake Mercer

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lake Mercer is a picturesque lake surrounded by woods and 5.6 miles of paved trails. A great view of the lake is from this dammed area. It's a great spot for a bike ride with kids as well.

Tip by

17.3 km

Lake Mercer Park

Nature Reserve

21.2 km

Burke Lake Dam Spillway

Lake

22.7 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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23.3 km

Viewpoint

23.5 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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25.3 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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27.7 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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31.7 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.

Tip by

49.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.4 km

5.79 km

4.80 km

4.40 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.8 km

7.13 km

6.51 km

789 m

210 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Saturday 30 May

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Lake Accotink – Burke Lake loop from Rolling Road

Lake Accotink

Lake Mercer

Viewing area for Lake Mercer

Burke Lake

Burke Lake Trail

Burke Lake

Vesper Island State Waterfowl Refuge

Wagon Trail Lane

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