Near Burke Lake Trail
Great Blue Heron
Near Burke Lake Trail
Lakeview from the northern end
Near Burke Lake Trail
Beautiful woods
Near Burke Lake Trail
Paved pathway typical of South Run Stream Valley Trail.
Near Burke Lake Trail
South Run Stream Valley Trail begins at intersection with Burke Lake Trail.

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Burke Lake Trail

4.2 (38 Ratings)
One of the best hikes in Northern Virginia.
4.6
mi
Distance
71
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFishingLakeLakefrontLess CrowdedViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.62mi
Distance
71ft
Elevation Gain
71ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
350ft
High Point
315ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This trail has it all: dirt sections, paved sections, a campground, boat launch and even a train! This is a popular trail in the area, so it does get crowded on nice weekends. The trail itself winds all the way around the lake. There is a main parking lot to the park, but you can also access the trail from the campground.

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Contributors
Peter Magnuson