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Northshore Trail

Flower Mound / Grapevine
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Northshore Trail offers over 20 miles of lakeside singletrack along the north shore of Grapevine Lake, one of the most ridden trails in the DFW area. The west side is defined by rocky, technical limestone — ledges, climbs, and drops — while the east side runs faster and flowier. Multiple trailheads let you start at different points along the shore. Read more
Map of the trails
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96°F
HIGH
101°F
LOW
82°F
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<24H0.00″
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LAST:24 days ago

Source: Open-Meteo. Always check DORBA/Trailforks (links below) for official open/closed status.

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Madd Shelter Parking

This is the main (or at least most popular) parking spot for the North Shore trail system. There's lot of room for parking and the trail head lets you choose to ride the east side (1-4) or the west side (4-6) or both with the ability to take a little break and access your car before starting the other side.

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Lakeside Parkway Parking

The original Lakeside parking lot. Parking is available on both sides of the street.

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Lakeside West Village Parking

This parking area is slightly closer to the trail entrance, but has less parking spots. Try not to park on the street in front of the resident homes.

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Guard Shack Parking

The first parking lot you see when you enter the park after passing the guard shack. From here you can ride loop 2 going east or loop 1 going west.

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Murrell Park (Boy Scout) Parking

A small parking lot that lets you drop right into loop 3 going west. Also known as the Boy Scout parking lot.

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Twin coves Free Parking

There are 5 parking spots just outside of the gates to enter Twin Coves. From here you can ride in to access Loops 6 and 7.

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Twin Coves Paid Parking

There's a lot more parking available once you pay to enter the gates at Twin Coves. This parking lot gives you access to Loops 6 and 7. It's better to park at Madd Shelter to ride loops 5-7.

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DORBA (USACE land)