Burke Lake Hike (Rating: D) – Beginners Welcome

Monday, June 22, 2026
9:00AM-11:30AM
Arrive 8:45AM

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.

BASICS: This hike is a good recovery from injury or beginning hike, though it will be at 2.5 mph. It is about 5 miles with little elevation change. Pace will be about 2.5 miles an hour when moving. This is a loop around the lake, so once you start you will need to complete the loop.

Please arrive by 8:45AM so we can all register and begin promptly at 9:00 AM.
There are restrooms a short distance from the parking lot at the marina.
Bring water and a snack. We will probably stop half way near the heron rookery. We’re not sure if there is still activity there or not but you may choose to bring binoculars just in case.

DIRECTIONS: We will meet at the parking lot near the Marina. Enter the park at the Burke Lake Park Entrance on Ox Road (Route 123). If using a GPS to find the park, just key in "Burke Lake Park." After entering the park, go straight following the road as it curves right and goes into the marina parking lot. This will be the first parking lot (not counting some parking along the side of the road) that you come to. We will at the area soon after entering the parking lot. (GPS Coordinates: 38°45'36.2"N 77°18'09.0"W )

Sign in for hike at 8:45AM at the red Prius. Sharon will have the clipboard.

Leaders:
Joanne Arnold 571-213-0216
Sharon Morris 571-215-6517