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Burke Lake – Lake Mercer loop from South Run

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Burke Lake – Lake Mercer loop from South Run

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Burke Lake – Lake Mercer loop from South Run

04:11

70.2km

420m

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: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.52 km

Burke Lake Dam Spillway

Lake

5.00 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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14.7 km

Barrel Vault Bridge - Lorton

Highlight • Bridge

20.8 km

Old Colchester Park & Preserve

Nature Reserve

37.7 km

Paved multi-use trail Mason Neck State Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This multi-use trail (beware of hikers) winds along the High Point Rd all the way to the Potomac. Not recommended for road bikes though, there are a number of sections where roots have made the asphalt very bumpy.

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42.6 km

Belmont Bay

Highlight • Lake

Belmont Bay is a lovely stretch of water at the mouth of the Occoquan River. The bay is flanked by three nature reserves: Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge, …

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44.4 km

Beautiful wooded area (High Point Road)

Highlight • Forest

This is a very pleasant wooded area for cycling, especially during the summer in the shade of the trees.

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62.2 km

Meadow Pond Dock

Highlight • Lake

Find a turtle

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67.4 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.

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67.5 km

Lake Mercer

Highlight • Lake

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

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70.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.5 km

26.5 km

6.52 km

6.22 km

1.82 km

685 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.4 km

10.4 km

1.43 km

515 m

492 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

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Weather

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Saturday 27 June

27°C

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79 %

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Burke Lake – Lake Mercer loop from South Run

Burke Lake

Barrel Vault Bridge - Lorton

Paved multi-use trail Mason Neck State Park

Belmont Bay

Beautiful wooded area (High Point Road)

Meadow Pond Dock

Viewing area for Lake Mercer

Lake Mercer

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