more stats
2.1 miles
Distance
187 ft
Climb
-179 ft
Descent
00:14:07
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
538 ft
Altitude min
605 ft
Altitude max
569 ft
Altitude start
577 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-23.1%
Grade max
30.9%
Grade min
2,687 ft
Distance climb
2,651 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:14:07
Avg time

Northshore Loop 4 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Northshore Trails @ Grapevine Lake
    Flower Mound, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (6 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #25359 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #87964 in E-Biking
    • #62286 in Trail Running
    • #72722 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #399 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #438 in E-Biking
    • #636 in Trail Running
    • #758 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    USACE - Fort Worth District

The east side of Northshore is fairly easy but a lot of fun. This is DFW's most popular trail so be prepared for my riders, joggers, and walkers on the weekend. It is very well marked with plenty of parking. Not many climbs and only 2 or 3 semi-tricky rock sections.

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
BermsBridgesJumpsRock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 44 rides
  • 24.6 km average
6 Months
  • 649 rides
  • 25.0 km avg distance
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  • 3,387 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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on Oct 7, 2026
Avg: 4.22 (21 votes)
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      Loop 4 | Northshore Full Trail Mountain Biking DFW
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      0:22 | 506 | Aug 15, 2021 , Flower Mound
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      0:59 | 642 | Aug 15, 2021 , 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
      108
      NORTHSHORE-2/3/4/1
      ★ 3.5 • 11 miles • 569 ft • 12 • Out & Back •
      Northshore ride of the less technical loops.
      119
      full lap (Madd start, West + East)
      19 miles • 1,095 ft • 6 •
      this is a full lap MADD start West + East

      Trail Products

      4.3 ★★★★★
      21 Ratings
      5 ★ 52%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 10%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 5%

      2 Reviews & Comments

      huntstyle huntstyle
      The elevation listed here is incorrect. You're only going to get roughly 560 ft from this segment (my Strava gives me a little different elevation each time). I'm not even sure if the entire trail (west + east) is 1,200 feet. Also, what is traditionally considered east side includes the next loop up to the MADD shelter parking lot.
      Copenkind Copenkind
      Trail is a one way direction for mtn bikes. Has been for several years. East side is easier with optional jumps, senders and table tops. Some nice berms on switchbacks. West side is very technical to most and is for intermediate to advanced riders. Ledge drops and climbs, punchy climbs, rocky sections that drop and have to climb.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Northshore Loop 4 located?
      Northshore Loop 4 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 32.99156, -97.07512.
      ▼ How hard is Northshore Loop 4?
      Northshore Loop 4 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Northshore Loop 4?
      Northshore Loop 4 has 187 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 179 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 538 ft to 605 ft.
      ▼ Is Northshore Loop 4 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Northshore Loop 4 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Northshore Loop 4?
      Northshore Loop 4 is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Northshore Loop 4?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Northshore Loop 4. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Northshore Loop 4?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Northshore Loop 4 are:
      • August (242 activities)
      • October (235 activities)
      • September (228 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Northshore Loop 4? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Northshore Loop 4 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Northshore Loop 4?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Northshore Loop 4. The trail is 2.1 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 4?
      Northshore Loop 4 is a very popular trail. There have been 23,808 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 24,260 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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