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2.3 miles
Distance
196 ft
Climb
-185 ft
Descent
00:15:57
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
535 ft
Altitude min
590 ft
Altitude max
578 ft
Altitude start
587 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-25.3%
Grade max
20%
Grade min
4,114 ft
Distance climb
3,799 ft
Distance down
4,265 ft
Distance flat
00:15:57
Avg time

Northshore Loop 5 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
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #46861 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96355 in Trail Running
    • #109332 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #661 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #1,187 in Trail Running
    • #1,420 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 5 is a highly rated 2 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 196 ft green climb. On average it takes 15 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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  • 26 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 424 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 2,374 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Northshore Loop 5 Trail Reports

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Oct 7, 2026 @ 9:51am (America/Chicago)
Oct 7, 2026
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Oct 1, 2026 @ 8:24am (America/Chicago)
Oct 1, 2026
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Sep 15, 2026 @ 8:25am (America/Ojinaga)
Sep 15, 2026
Not approved
Great! Trail Cleared.
Aug 25, 2026 @ 8:45am (America/Ojinaga)
Aug 25, 2026
 Fallen tree across trail just west of MADD Passable but not at speed!!
Jul 14, 2026 @ 8:12pm (America/Chicago)
Jul 14, 2026
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on Oct 7, 2026
Avg: 4.09 (17 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to northshore-loop-5 trailhead (33.006090, -97.097590)
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      15:10 | 301 | Mar 25, 2025 , Flower Mound
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      14:57 | 299 | Jul 25, 2023 , Flower Mound
      Uphill Battles || Northshore Part 2 (Dallas, TX)
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      11:41 | 702 | Oct 26, 2020 , Flower Mound
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      10:06 | 772 | Jun 26, 2018 , Flower Mound

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      Trail Products

      4.1 ★★★★★
      17 Ratings
      5 ★ 47%
      4 ★ 35%
      3 ★ 6%
      2 ★ 6%
      1 ★ 6%

      4 Reviews & Comments

      Ranmor308 Ranmor308
      New bridge over one of the creek crossings inbound. 👍
      robjgrif robjgrif
      Had a great time on this trail! Only negative for me was the heat and humidity (August)
      Copenkind Copenkind
      Trail is one way direction with signs. Trail had 7 connected loops. Map at MADD shelter Trail Head.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Northshore Loop 5 located?
      Northshore Loop 5 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 33.00609, -97.09759.
      ▼ How hard is Northshore Loop 5?
      Northshore Loop 5 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Northshore Loop 5?
      Northshore Loop 5 has 196 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 185 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 535 ft to 590 ft.
      ▼ Is Northshore Loop 5 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Northshore Loop 5 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Northshore Loop 5?
      Northshore Loop 5 is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Northshore Loop 5?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Northshore Loop 5. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Northshore Loop 5? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Northshore Loop 5 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Northshore Loop 5?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Northshore Loop 5. The trail is 2.3 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 5?
      Northshore Loop 5 is a very popular trail. There have been 18,562 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 19,199 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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