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Lake Mercer – Along Lake Accotink loop from Burke Centre

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Lake Mercer – Along Lake Accotink loop from Burke Centre

Moderate

3.5

(15)

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Lake Mercer – Along Lake Accotink loop from Burke Centre

02:29

40.9km

280m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.4 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.61 km

View of Burke Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

This spot is amazing for photo and for shore fishing 🎣

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5.61 km

Burke Lake Trail

Highlight • Trail

6.38 km

Burke Lake Trail

Highlight • Trail

This section is a good starting point for burke lake trails, it crosses over a small stream with a nice bridge

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6.80 km

Burke Lake Crossing Trail

Highlight • Trail

This is a great trail system for biking and hiking, just be mindful of others along the trails as it gets busy especially during the weekends.

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12.2 km

Lake Mercer

Highlight • Lake

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

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27.6 km

Accotink Stream Valley Park

Nature Reserve

28.1 km

Beach

28.5 km

Along Lake Accotink

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

The Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail runs along the shores of Lake Accotink. It is characterized by forest sections and birdwatching areas.

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29.2 km

Lake Accotink and Wakefield Park Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

Lake Accotink and Wakefield trail crossroads, this loop around the lake its a great MTB and hiking location, great color gazing in fall.

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29.5 km

Lake Accotink

Highlight • Lake

MTB section of the Accotink loop trail, this part has some roots exposed but any MTB bike can handle them, some nature hikers around so mind your speed around turns. …

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37.7 km

Pohick Stream Valley Park

Nature Reserve

40.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

6.89 km

3.44 km

2.88 km

288 m

165 m

115 m

Surfaces

28.4 km

4.38 km

3.88 km

2.46 km

1.24 km

569 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 10 May

28°C

11°C

37 %

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Lake Mercer – Along Lake Accotink loop from Burke Centre

View of Burke Lake

Burke Lake Trail

Burke Lake Trail

Burke Lake Crossing Trail

Lake Mercer

Along Lake Accotink

Lake Accotink and Wakefield Park Trail Junction

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