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Event comments

The trail is rated 2B and is a pretty walk in the woods, especially during the spring and fall. Restrooms and water are available only at the Start Point.

Rating: 2B, Distance: 5, 10km

Event information

M-F 7am-9pm; Sat 7am-6pm; Sun 8am-8pm. Call to make sure start point open on holidays or during inclement weather. This is an out-and-back trail that follows somewhat hilly but mostly shaded paved paths. The trail passes through the woods along small streams and goes three-quarters of the way around Lake Mercer before returning to the start/finish point.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

Driving to the start box

7550 Reservation Rd, 22153. 703-866-0566. I-66: Exit 55 (Fairfax Co Pkwy/VA-286). S VA-286 to Fairfax about 10 miles, traffic signal with Reservation Rd left, and S Run RECenter right. Right to road into park. Park in lot in front of RECenter. I-495 (Capital Beltway): Capital Beltway (I-495), Exit 54A (Braddock Rd W), about 1.4 miles to traffic signal at Burke Lake. Left to drive Burke Lake, about 3.6 miles to traffic signal at Fairfax Co Pkwy (VA-286). Left to VA-286, drive 2 miles, traffic signal with Reservation Rd left, and S Run RECenter to right. Right to road into park, parking lot front of RECenter.

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