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2.3 miles
Distance
196 ft
Climb
-185 ft
Descent
00:18:36
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
00:18:36
Avg time
Northshore Loop 5 Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaNorthshore
Flower Mound, Texas -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (4 votes)
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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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 18 minutes to complete this trail.
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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.
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Directions to northshore-loop-5 trailhead
(33.006090, -97.097590)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Northshore Loop 5
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Where is Northshore Loop 5 located?
Northshore Loop 5 is located in Northshore, Flower Mound, Texas, United States. It is part of the Northshore trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.00609, -97.09759.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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