Park Authority

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-324-8700 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Jai Cole
Executive Director

Department Resources

Burke Lake Fitness Trails Are Among the Best

Across America, the word is out: Burke Lake Park has one of the 10 best fitness trails in the nation. That’s the assessment of the American Hiking Society, whose trail specialists searched for top candidates in or near major metropolitan areas that:

  • Are close enough to use before or after work or on lunch breaks
  • Have portions that can be completed in 60 to 90 minutes

Just 25 minutes from Washington, D.C., the Burke Lake Loop Trail:

  • Follows the shoreline 4.7 miles around the lake
  • Passes bays that branch off the main body of water, creating a sense of solitude
  • Is surfaced with gravel for most of its length
  • Is a good choice for a brisk walk or a run
  • Is also suitable for biking

Use the Trail Buddy map below to view the trails around Burke Lake and plan your route.

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