Skip the Small Talk & Hike (Burke Lake, VA)
Schedule
Sat Oct 11 2025 at 10:30 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
7315 Ox Rd | Fairfax Station, VA

About this Event
Join us for a scenic hike around Burke Lake, while enjoying facilitated deep conversations with prepared icebreakers and making new connections.
Meet & Greet (social warmup) at 10:30 am
Hiking starts at 10:50 am
Don't be late, plan accordingly!
Especially, if you are unfamiliar with the area.
Put into GPS: Burke Lake Park Ice Cream Parlor (don't use Meetup app GPS, it may take you to the wrong location).
Parking: Large parking lot in front of Ice Cream Parlor.
❗Donation: Please bring $5-$10 cash (to cover the cost of parking and hike permit I had to acquire from the Park Authority).
❗Park Entry Fee $12 Cash for Non-residents of Fairfax County. (They don't alwatys charge, but have it ready just in case).
It is Free for Fairfax Country residents, have your license out ready to show proof at the checkpoint.
❗MEETING POINT: In front of Ice-cream Parlor. We will gather in front. We wait till 10:50 am and then we start walking.
Trail entrance- face the Ice-cream Parlor and walk to your left about 100 m to enter the trail dopwn the steps. Once on the trail, turn left, lake should be on your right.
- All age groups
- Hike is hosted by a life & relationship coach and structured to encourage maximum of connections made.
- Conversation icebreakers are provided to everyone to make starting a conversation easier.
- This is a hike for singles only.
There most likely be a line of cars to get into the park, it is normal - as this event brings in a lot of attendees.
Time: 10:30 AM (Please be on time)
Distance: 4.7-mile loop, it will take about 2 hours, we will make a few stops.
Level: Easy/relaxed pace. Shaded path under the trees.
What to bring: Water.
Dogs are welcome! 🐶
*Event is weather dependent and could be rescheduled/cancelled*
When you sign up to this event you are agreeing to:
I release, indemnify, and hold harmless, Irena Polyakova, and all participants of the event, from any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of or related to any loss, injury, disability, I may suffer, to person or property, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Photos will be taken through out the event, if you don't want to be in them, notify the host.
Where is it happening?
7315 Ox Rd, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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