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2.7 miles
Distance
105 ft
Climb
-104 ft
Descent
00:11:45
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
538 ft
Altitude min
574 ft
Altitude max
573 ft
Altitude start
574 ft
Altitude end
-11.2%
Grade max
14%
Grade min
5,102 ft
Distance climb
4,541 ft
Distance down
4,656 ft
Distance flat
00:11:45
Avg time

Northshore Loop 3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Northshore Trails @ Grapevine Lake
    Flower Mound, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31713 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73866 in Trail Running
    • #81392 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #479 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #807 in Trail Running
    • #882 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USACE - Fort Worth District

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AI Generated Description

Northshore Loop 3 is a highly rated 3 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Flower Mound Texas. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 105 ft green climb. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

Disclaimer

Ebikes are allowed, but a permit must be obtained. There are some restrictions on who can get one. Please see the link on the main page "Ebike Policy and Blank Permit Form" for more information.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 33 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 669 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 3,567 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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on Oct 7, 2026
Avg: 4.26 (13 votes)
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      Videos

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      17:33 | 401 | Oct 7, 2023 , Flower Mound
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      15:34 | 275 | Jul 25, 2023 , Flower Mound
      Fast and Winding Trials || Northshore Part 1...
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      11:15 | 578 | Oct 19, 2020 , Flower Mound

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      100
      Northshore 1-4 MADD
      ★ 2.5 • 11 miles • 845 ft • 3 • Loop •
      Northshore loops 1-4 (blue) from the MADD shelter and back
      51
      Loops 1-5 Lakeside Tower Start Featured
      13 miles • 1,008 ft • 3 • Loop •
      This is loops 1-5 with start at Lakeside tower.
      108
      NORTHSHORE-2/3/4/1
      ★ 3.5 • 11 miles • 569 ft • 12 • Out & Back •
      Northshore ride of the less technical loops.

      Trail Products

      4.4 ★★★★★
      13 Ratings
      5 ★ 62%
      4 ★ 31%
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★ 8%

      2 Reviews & Comments

      goldieeee
      Pretty sketchy and dangerous to the point where I was shocked there was ZERO signage. One wrong move or not paying attention can render a rider falling off a cliff about 3 stories onto a rocky beach surface, at multiple points along the trail. Use caution and stay alert on the parts of this trail that abut upon the water.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Northshore Loop 3 located?
      Northshore Loop 3 is located in Northshore Trails @ Grapevine Lake, Flower Mound, Texas, United States. It is part of the Northshore Trails @ Grapevine Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.99996, -97.08003.
      ▼ How hard is Northshore Loop 3?
      Northshore Loop 3 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Northshore Loop 3?
      Northshore Loop 3 has 105 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 104 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 538 ft to 574 ft.
      ▼ Is Northshore Loop 3 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Northshore Loop 3 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Northshore Loop 3?
      Northshore Loop 3 is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Northshore Loop 3?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Northshore Loop 3. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Northshore Loop 3?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Northshore Loop 3 are:
      • August (265 activities)
      • September (253 activities)
      • October (238 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Northshore Loop 3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Northshore Loop 3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Northshore Loop 3?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Northshore Loop 3. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Northshore Loop 3?
      Northshore Loop 3 is a very popular trail. There have been 22,447 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 22,426 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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