Running · Fairfax Station, Virginia
Burke Lake Loop
A shaded 4.7-mile gravel loop around a Fairfax County lake — reliable, safe, and family-ready.
- Distance
- 4.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 200 ft
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Typical time
- Not yet verified
About this route
Burke Lake Park's perimeter trail is one of Northern Virginia's most-used loops: crushed gravel underfoot, shade nearly the whole way, and a consistent distance that makes it easy to gauge fitness.
The park side has restrooms, playgrounds, and a marina; the far side is quiet forest. It works for stroller walks and for tempo running alike.
Why this difficulty rating: Level gravel loop with minor undulation.
Highlights
- Consistent 4.7-mile loop
- Shaded gravel surface
- Playgrounds and marina
Map and trailheads
Approximate locations for orientation only. Carry an offline map — cell service is unreliable on much of this network.
Know before you go
- Route type
- Loop
- Surfaces
- Gravel, Crushed stone
- Setting
- Forest, Park
- Amenities
- Parking, Restrooms, Water, Shade, Picnic facilities, Camping
- Parking
- Not yet verified
- Restrooms
- Not yet verified
- Water
- Not yet verified
- Fees
- Parking fee applies for non-residents on some days — check the park page.
- Permits
- Not yet verified
- Hours
- Not yet verified
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed on leash
- Accessibility
- Not yet verified
- Stroller friendly
- Yes
- Good with kids
- Yes
- Seasonal notes
- Not yet verified
- Weather exposure
- Not yet verified
- Cell service
- Not yet verified
- Emergency
- Not yet verified
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