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Northshore Trail

Mountain Biking Trail

Moderate
20.16 mi
1,187 ft
One of the most iconic mountain biking trails in North Texas.

Northshore is one of the most recognized, recommended, and diverse mountain biking trails in the greater DFW area. Situated on the northern shore of Lake Grapevine, the trails tour rocky shorelines, sandpits, bamboo forests, and just about everything in between. Numerous access points, including nearby neighborhoods and parks, make it easy to hop on this loop wherever you'd like, and the stacked loop layout makes it easy to find your perfect ride no matter what you're into. The trails are split into east and west sections, divided roughly by Murrell Park in Flower Mound. The east includes loops 1 through 4 for just over 12-miles of fast flow, punchy climbs, and moderate tech suitable for most levels of mountain bikers. It's a typically wider, more open trail with enough climbing to make a good workout that's still suitable for XC or SS rigs. In contrast, loops 5 through 10 on the west side consist of 10 miles of rock, tree gates, and technical climbs and descents. According to [NTX Trails]( the west side "is not recommended you ride it alone for the first time unless you are a skilled rider who understands their limitations." A mid-travel full-suspension bike can award a little more fun on some of the rock gardens, but bear in mind you will still be pedaling a fair share. For those seeking out the most technical trail, the furthest loops west are as technical as you'll find in North Texas. There are 5 major trailheads for Northshore: Murrell Park (aka MADD Shelter), Twin Coves Park, and Rockledge Park are the most popular points to access the trail, though all require a parking fee. Restrooms and water are available at each. Lakeside and Boy Scout Camp are the other two, with the prior accessible from town and a nearby bike shop. Both are free and offer access to loops 3 and 4 on the east side of the park. As with any trail situated on a lake in Texas, flooding can be a problem during times of heavy rain. In fact, at different points in its life, Northshore has been given a full facelift by mother nature when much of its singletrack flooded. As such, please be respectful of the signage placed at the trailhead indicating whether the trails are open or closed. Sources: Written by Brendon Voelker
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Route and Elevation

Segments

NameDistanceElev. Diff.Avg. Grade
Madd to Guard Shack1.60 mi-52 ft-0.4%
Rhythm & Flow TT2.91 mi-30 ft-0.2%
MADD to Trail 5 road0.88 mi-43 ft-0.4%
Northshore East Side10.75 mi72 ft0.0%
MADD to turnaround5.91 mi-69 ft-0.1%
Trail 5 to Murrell Park Entrance0.84 mi-43 ft-0.3%
Trail 5 to Trail 40.38 mi23 ft0.1%
Trail 5 to Guard Shack0.28 mi-20 ft-0.4%
Guard shack to Boy Scout Camp2.41 mi46 ft0.1%
Guardshack East and Back7.68 mi69 ft0.0%
White Chalk Rd to Murrell Prk Rd0.66 mi43 ft0.3%
SSSteve's SSSSwitchbacks1.23 mi-39 ft-0.2%
After the flood0.50 mi30 ft0.1%
Favorite Section0.55 mi-26 ft-0.8%
creek crossing to NS Blvd0.47 mi36 ft1.1%
3E1.36 mi-30 ft-0.2%
Monkey Attack Mode 2 Boy Scout0.66 mi-30 ft-0.0%
Scout 0.35 mi39 ft1.4%
Boy Scout Camp Climb0.18 mi20 ft2.1%
Northshore East End3.31 mi-69 ft-0.0%
Boy Scout to East Hill1.12 mi-36 ft-0.1%
4E0.83 mi49 ft0.4%
Rockledge Uphill and Recovery0.41 mi43 ft1.2%
East Hill0.06 mi30 ft8.2%
East Hill Over The Top0.10 mi39 ft7.2%
Rockledge U-turn to MADD Cutoff5.64 mi56 ft0.1%
Rockledge Turn Around To TH1.60 mi-56 ft-0.1%
Lakeside Trailhead to MADD 4.96 mi-56 ft-0.0%
Shreddy Section0.20 mi-36 ft-3.5%
Best DH on East0.19 mi-49 ft-4.3%
Jay's Rhythm Section0.46 mi-20 ft-0.4%
3W1.52 mi-16 ft-0.0%
N Park to Guard Shack2.23 mi-36 ft-0.1%
OA - Phil's winter swimming hole section0.84 mi26 ft0.2%
Cannongate-MADD3.54 mi46 ft0.1%
OA - Mark's broken scapula section1.28 mi-36 ft-0.3%
So #enduro0.34 mi-30 ft-1.2%
R2R0.12 mi-10 ft-0.3%
Guard shack to Madd1.61 mi39 ft0.3%
Guard Shack to Sleepy Lagoon2.58 mi30 ft0.1%
Guard Shack to Murrell Park Rd0.84 mi23 ft0.1%
Last Push to Madd0.43 mi23 ft0.6%
Northshore West Side8.67 mi49 ft0.0%
MADD to Twin Coves3.60 mi-43 ft-0.1%
MADD to Start of Loop 61.22 mi-46 ft-0.1%
First Part of Loop 50.34 mi-30 ft-1.4%
Full Loop 72.93 mi49 ft0.0%
far west - northbound1.22 mi-59 ft-0.0%
Twin Coves Park Rd. to MADD2.78 mi59 ft0.2%
5E1.05 mi43 ft0.5%