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Burke Lake Trail – Burke Lake loop from Burke Centre

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Burke Lake Trail – Burke Lake loop from Burke Centre

Moderate

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(3643)

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Burke Lake Trail – Burke Lake loop from Burke Centre

02:20

35.3km

190m

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: August 4, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8 m for 7 m

After 35.3 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.91 km

Burke Lake Dam Spillway

Lake

13.8 km

Lake Mercer Park

Nature Reserve

15.3 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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15.4 km

Lake Mercer

Highlight • Lake

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

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16.5 km

Wagon Trail Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Wagon Trail Lane is a paved path in a tunnel of trees, and a popular paved path to visit at Lake Mercer Park.

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20.5 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 …

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21.2 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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23.5 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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24.9 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 …

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26.2 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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35.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

5.21 km

4.22 km

1.83 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

10.8 km

6.60 km

708 m

578 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 11 August

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Burke Lake Trail – Burke Lake loop from Burke Centre

Viewing area for Lake Mercer

Lake Mercer

Wagon Trail Lane

Burke Lake Trail

Vesper Island State Waterfowl Refuge

Burke Lake

Burke Lake Trail

Burke Lake

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