South Run / Lake Mercer
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Let’s take a walk along South Run and around Lake Mercer!
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The route: Starting from in front of the South Run RECenter, we’ll take the trail south, turn left (east) and walk downstream and counter-clockwise around Lake Mercer, with a short excursion downstream from the dam along South Run.
The hike is an easy 5 miles of smiles and should take no more than 2 hours. The surface is paved and mostly flat. No muddy feet here!
A Google map is here: http://tinyurl.com/nf38u6n
How to get there:
• From I-66 (either direction), take Exit 55 A and
follow signs for VA-286 / Fairfax County Parkway towards Springfield. Drive 10.2 miles and turn right on Reservation Drive. Follow Reservation Drive past the soccer and baseball fields to where it ends at the RECenter.
• From I-95 S, take exit 166B for VA-286 N toward
Heller Rd / Fairfax County Parkway. Follow signs for VA-286 N / Fairfax County Parkway for 5.6 miles and turn right on Reservation Drive. Follow Reservation Drive past the soccer and baseball fields to where it ends at the RECenter.
What to bring: Water, comfy shoes, and your furry friend if desired. As a reminder, this is a kid-free zone, no one under 18 please.
Cost: None.
Administrative stuff: There are restrooms and drinking fountains at South Run RECenter.
Notes:
South Run RECenter: http://tinyurl.com/88c2thq