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Burke Lake – Burke Lake Trail loop from West Springfield

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Burke Lake – Burke Lake Trail loop from West Springfield

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Burke Lake – Burke Lake Trail loop from West Springfield

01:38

23.4km

200m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.92 km

Burke Lake Dam Spillway

Lake

9.39 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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9.89 km

Burke Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

10.5 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 gives riders a great view of the woods and the lake.

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12.4 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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14.7 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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15.1 km

Burke Lake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Burke Lake Trail wraps around Burke Lake and is recognized as one of the top 10 fitness trails in the nation by the American Hiking Society. This 4.7-mile loop trail circles Burke Lake, offering a peaceful get-away from the city. The trail, mostly gravel-surfaced, is ideal for hiking, running, and biking.

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18.3 km

South Run Park

Highlight • Rest Area

South Run District Park is a large local park in Springfield, Virginia. The South Run Rec Center is located here along with several ball fields, an indoor soccer field, a playground, and a zip-line/adventure park. This is a nice place to pause along your ride if you need to use the bathroom or refill a water bottle.

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23.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

4.26 km

2.78 km

2.14 km

1.85 km

765 m

224 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

5.51 km

2.99 km

606 m

242 m

Elevation

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Burke Lake – Burke Lake Trail loop from West Springfield

Burke Lake

Burke Lake Park

Burke Lake Trail

Burke Lake

Vesper Island State Waterfowl Refuge

Burke Lake Trail

South Run Park

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