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4.0 miles
Distance
294 ft
Climb
-297 ft
Descent
00:30:38
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
537 ft
Altitude min
593 ft
Altitude max
563 ft
Altitude start
561 ft
Altitude end
-22.2%
Grade max
18.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:30:38
Avg time

Northshore Loop 6 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Northshore Trails @ Grapevine Lake
    Flower Mound, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (14 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80086 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103753 in Trail Running
    • #128429 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,147 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #1,318 in Trail Running
    • #1,893 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USACE - Fort Worth District

This is a super technical trail that has many difficult rocky sections. For more beginner level riders it would be better to start on loops 1-5, and eventually work up to loop 6 and 7. It is still a fun tech trail, and all sections are walkable.

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
Rocky

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 11 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 103 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 846 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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Avg: 4.05 (13 votes)
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      goldieeee
      Black diamond trail, do not be deceived by the rating by trailforks.
      MattzuzNJs
      Probably 85% super chunky singletrack and rock gardens and 15% flowy (opposite of loops 1-5). Don’t confuse chainring and pedal strike gouges for ancient rock carvings. Slow and technical. Saw multiple e-bikes (probably 1/2 of the bikes I saw). Definitely easier to plow through/over stuff on e-bike or mid-travel trail bike than my XC-focused hard tail.
      rangeljonathan
      Super chunky and technical. Maybe with some more experience I have spend less time off my feet and on the bike. Some parts seem impossible to climb.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Northshore Loop 6 located?
      Northshore Loop 6 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 33.01239, -97.09615.
      ▼ How hard is Northshore Loop 6?
      Northshore Loop 6 is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Northshore Loop 6?
      Northshore Loop 6 has 294 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 297 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 537 ft to 593 ft.
      ▼ Is Northshore Loop 6 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Northshore Loop 6 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Northshore Loop 6?
      Northshore Loop 6 is 4.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Northshore Loop 6?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Northshore Loop 6. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Northshore Loop 6?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Northshore Loop 6 are:
      • October (55 activities)
      • August (52 activities)
      • March (45 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Northshore Loop 6? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Northshore Loop 6 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Northshore Loop 6?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 31 minutes to ride Northshore Loop 6. The trail is 4.0 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 6?
      Northshore Loop 6 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 6,014 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,262 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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