North Shore Trail at Grapevine Lake

The 9.5-mile-long North Shore Trail on the north side of Grapevine Lake is ideal for those who prefer off-road running. The path takes adventurers over moderate, difficult, rolling, and ungroomed terrain from Rockledge to Twin Coves Park. The landscape from the shores and bluffs high above Grapevine Lake is worth stopping to enjoy, so definitely don’t miss it. Access the trail all year, but know that it may occasionally close due to heavy rain and mud, like many trails around North Texas. Just be prepared to roll up your socks and get dirty and you won’t have any regrets.

This lakeside spot is a two-fold draw, bringing visitors who just want some time beside the water, and others who want to explore the shaded trails on Lake Grapevine’s north side. The North Shore Trail runs for nearly 23 miles from Rockledge Park to Twin Coves Park, but don’t worry, you can pick and choose sections so you’re not out walking all day. Be sure to keep your head up, as this all-purpose path is one of DFW’s most popular among mountain bikers.