Description

Northshore is one of the most recognized, recommended, and diverse singletrack trails in the greater-DFW area.

Situated on the northern shore of Lake Grapevine, the trail tours rocky shorelines, sandpits, bamboo forests, punchy climbs, 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 shorten or lengthen a run to your preference. 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 some technical descents that will demand your full attention as to not roll an ankle.

It's typically wider, open trail with enough climbing to make for a fun, structured run. 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](https://ntxtrails.com/mtb-trails/northwest/northshore-trail/), a regional mountain biking resource, the west side "is not recommended you ride it alone for the first time unless you are a skilled rider who understands their limitations." For those seeking out a technical trail run, the furthest loops west are as good 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.

This particular route begins at Murrell Park and pairs miles from both the east and west sides for a long run that's just shy of 13-miles. 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: https://ntxtrails.com/mtb-trails/northwest/northshore-trail/