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      Emergency Info:

      ​Call 9-1-1
      The nearest emergency room is Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, 4400 Long Prairie Rd, Flower Mound 75028
      Trail Stewards:

      East Loops 1-4: Simon Hodgson
      West Loops 5-7: Neil Rosser
      E-mail: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthshoreTrail/

      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshoretrail/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TXNSTrail

      Trail Conditions: The trail status is posted here AND on Northshore Trail Facebook. TRAIL is CLOSED when MUDDY. More details on issues on the Facebook page. The US Army Corps of Engineers and DORBA Trail Steward Staff keep you updated on any status changes on this website first. E-mails are checked on a regular basis and we appreciate reports of any "trail related issues" we can help with, IE. deadfall, flooding, safety, race planning.

      Loops 5-7 are very technical, use caution and know your ability.

      Nearest City: Flower Mound, Texas

      Directions
      There are 5 main trailheads; Murrell Park MADD Shelter, Lakeside, Boy Scout Camping Area, Twin Coves Park, and Rockledge Park. The MADD Shelter, Lakeside and Boy Scout Camping Area Trailheads are FREE to enter, trail map and information in kiosk at MADD shelter trail head.

      1. Murrell Park MADD Shelter: From FM 2499, turn west on FM 3040. Take your first left onto McKamy Creek Road. When the road ends at Simmons, turn left, keep going till you enter park. At the stop sign at the park entrance (gatehouse/guardshack), turn right, go down road 1/2 mile and turn right on Green Oaks Drive, this takes you straight to the trailhead. MADD shelter is on Google maps, this is recommended use for directions.

      2. Lakeside: Address: Edgmere Road. From FM 2499, take Lakeside Parkway west to traffic circle, stay on Lakeside (left), to next traffic circle turn right on Edgemere Road, bike entrance, Sunset Point boardwalk (Google maps) off Edgemere Road, trail head on the right. Limited parking is on trail side of street.

      3. Boy Scout Camping Area: Address: 2908 North Park Drive. From 2499, take Lakeside Parkway west to traffic circle, turn right on Sandy Lane, turn right on Heritage Lane, Heritage turns into McPherson Lane after you cross Canongate Drive, turn right on Elmwood Drive, turn left on North Park Drive and follow the road to the trailhead parking lot. Please do not park in front of either of the swinging gates (they have signs).

      4. Twin Coves Park: Fee to enter park by vehicle Address: Twin Coves Park Rd. (Google Maps) RV park managed by The Town of Flower Mound is now open as of 7/7/17. From FM 2499, turn west on FM 3040. Take your first left onto McKamy Creek Road. When the road ends at Simmons, turn right. Turn left on Wichita Trail. The park entrance will be on the left and minimal free parking is almost immediately on the left before officially entering pay station at park just down the road.

      5. Rockledge Park: Fee to enter park by bicycle or vehicle. Rockledge park is located at Long Prairie Road, Address: 3600 Pilot Point, Grapevine, TX 76051

      Type
      Single Track

      Distance
      22.5 miles broken up into two major loops: East Loops, 1 - 4, which are 12.5 miles and the West Loops, 5 - 7.

      Land Manager
      U.S. Army Corp of Engineers(USACE)

      Phone: (817) 865-2600

      Website: www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/grapevine/

      Hours
      6AM-10PM

      Description
      The most well-known and most used trail in the entire metroplex. This is an old motorcross trail that was first used to cycle on by Tom Deans, a long-time DORBA trail steward. The trail is ONE WAY now, going counter clockwise. This trail runs between Rockledge Park and then west, past Twin Coves Park on the north shoreline of Lake Grapevine. Total of 22.5 glorious miles of multi-terrain, multi-skill-level trail. The East side loops 1-4 (east from MADD Shelter) are good for intermediate riders while the West side loops 5-7 (west from MADD Shelter) are considerably more technical. There are several "rock gardens" on this side, very technical to ride through. Watch out for hikers and other bikers speeding around bends. An average of 800 bikers visit per week, so be extra careful!

      Trail Rules
      The US Army Corps of Engineers have a website with information on the lake and park information.

      ​Bicycles must follow directional signs and navigate the trail counter-clockwise. Runners and Hikers are encouraged to go clockwise to allow more reaction time from bicycles.

      ONE EAR BUD TRAIL: Please recognize that this is a high volume trail with many trail users. For your safety and that of all the others on the trail, please use only one earbud as you will need to hear other trail user's requests to pass.

      ​Rocks, roots, trees, and bushes are all part of the trail and what make it challenging. Please DO NOT REMOVE them or alter the trail in any way. Vandalism of US Army Corps Property, The Northshore Trail, is a federal offense. Please notify Trail Stewards (above) regarding any deadfall, rockslides, or changes to the trail, THANK-YOU!

      HELMETS ARE REQUIRED
      • Stay on Marked Trail
      • No Alcoholic Beverages
      • No Glass Containers
      • Pets on Leash
      • No Motorized Vehicles
      • No Camping
      • No Groundfires
      • No Horses on Bike Trails

      Facilities
      • Restrooms (porta john)
      • Pavilions, pinic tables and grills
      • Gas/food and bicycle shops are plentiful in Flower Mound
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      AKA: Murrell Park
      Murrell Park google parking directions
      Disclaimer:
      Class 1 Pedal Assist Ebikes are allowed, but a permit must be obtained from the Lake Grapevine Army Corps of Engineers Project Office at 110 Fairway Drive, Grapevine. There are some restrictions on who can get one. Please see the link "Ebike Policy and Blank Permit Form" for more information.
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      Region Details
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      • 9

      Region Status
      Closed as of May 1, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      10
      Trails Mountain Bike
      13
      Trails E-Bike
      9
      Trails Hike
      13
      Trails Trail Running
      13
      Total Distance
      20 miles
      Total Descent
      1,514 ft
      Total Vertical
      69 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      604 ft
      Reports
      3,069
      Photos
      129
      Ridden Counter
      9,968

      Photos of Northshore Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Northshore Mountain Bike

      clip ons are not always helpful
      238 | Jun 1, 2024
      Northshore Save
      | Sep 5, 2022
      East (Northshore)
      0:14 | 353 | Dec 28, 2018
      Loop 5 | Northshore Full Trail Mountain Biking DFW
      15:10 | 24 | Mar 25, 2025 , Flower Mound
      Northshore Highlights | Full Trail Mountain...

      5:01 | 331 | Oct 8, 2023
      Loop 2 | Northshore Full Trail Mountain Biking DFW
      21:05 | 260 | Oct 7, 2023 , Flower Mound
      Loop 3 | Northshore Full Trail Mountain Biking DFW
      17:33 | 228 | Oct 7, 2023 , Flower Mound
      Loop 4 | Northshore Full Trail Mountain Biking DFW
      14:12 | 222 | Oct 7, 2023 , Flower Mound

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Northshore Loop 7
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 8:16am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Prevalent Muddorbanorthshore Trail Steward
      Northshore Loop 6
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 8:16am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Prevalent Muddorbanorthshore Trail Steward
      Northshore Loop 5
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 8:16am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Prevalent Muddorbanorthshore Trail Steward

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

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      jeffmcmillanaddreportactivity #70796675
      May 1, 2025 @ 5:48pm
      May 1, 2025
      dorbanorthshoreaddreportactivity #70687172 and 9 more
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 8:16am
      Apr 30, 2025
      dorbanorthshoreaddreportactivity #70432273 and 9 more
      Apr 26, 2025 @ 12:39pm
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      dorbanorthshoreaddreportactivity #70203039 and 9 more
      Apr 23, 2025 @ 4:39am
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      szlosejaddreportactivity #70192167 and 1 more
      Apr 22, 2025 @ 9:04pm
      Apr 22, 2025

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      andrewmerrillreportConnectorSo rideable or not?
      Apr 20, 2025 @ 9:39am
      Apr 20, 2025
      szlosejtrailNorthshore Loop 5Great condition. Beautiful day.
      Dec 15, 2024 @ 4:02pm
      Dec 15, 2024
      psyclnreportNorthshore Loop 5tree across trail Loop 5 on first Half uphill...
      Nov 7, 2024 @ 11:33am
      Nov 7, 2024
      KENNETHZ6a0zCreportNorthshore Loop 3Flooded
      May 11, 2024 @ 8:37am
      May 11, 2024
      MattzuzNJstrailNorthshore Loop 6Probably 85% super chunky singletrack and rock...
      Mar 15, 2023 @ 8:31pm
      Mar 15, 2023

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Horseshoe 1 12.9 km
      Knob Hills 75.8 km
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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1320 miles1,512 ft6 miles69 ft
      #590#3131543,0691229,720
      E-Bike9
      232611,028
      Hike1320 miles1,512 ft6 miles69 ft
      #408#2583,058314
      Trail Running1320 miles1,512 ft6 miles69 ft
      #411#2563,058483
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