Northshore
Only Trail Stewards should change condition or edit this page.
Trail Steward East:
Reggie Hamlin
Assistant Trail Steward East:
Eric Sachleben
Trail Steward West:
Chlue Hukill
Assistant Trail Steward West:
Pete Timmerman
Nearest City
Flower Mound
Directions
There are two main trailheads; Murrell Park (Little Pete's/MADD Shelter) and Twin Coves Park.
Murrell Park (Little Pete's/MADD Shelter): From FM 2499, turn west on FM 3040. Take your first left onto McKamy Creek Road. When the road ends at Simmons, turn left. At the stop sign at the park entrance, turn right. Look for the sign on the right to the trailhead.
Twin Coves Park: From FM 2499, turn west on FM 3040. Take your first left onto McKamy Creek Road. When the road ends at Simmons, turn right. Turn left on Wichita Trail. The park entrance will be on the left and parking is almost immediately on the left.
Type
Single Track - Out & Back
Distance
15 mile loop.... with another 3 miles of two way trail west of the loop 21 miles total (approx)
Land Manager
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers(ACOE)
Hours
6AM-9PM
Description
The most well-known and most used trail in the entire metroplex. This is an old motorcross trail that was first used to cycle on by Tom Deans, a long-time DORBA trail steward. This trail runs between Rockledge Park and then west, past Twin Coves Park on the north shoreline of Lake Grapevine. 9.5 miles each way for a total of 19 glorious miles of multi-terrain, multi-skill-level trail. The east side is good for intermediate riders while the west side is considerably more technical in spots. There are several "rock gardens" on this side, a real challenge to ride through. Watch out for hikers and other bikers speeding around bends. An average of 800 bikers visit per week, so be extra careful!!
Trail Rules
The US Army Corps of Engineers have a website with information on the lake and park information.
• Stay on Marked Trail
• No Alcoholic Beverages
• No Glass Containers
• Pets on Leash
• No Motorized Vehicles
• No Camping
• No Groundfires
• No Bikes on Horse Trails
• No Horses on Bike Trails
Facilities
• Restrooms
• Pavilions, pinic tables and grills
• Gas/food in Grapevine or Flower Mound
Locations
Any chance this trail will be open in morning 02/22/12?
Any chance this trail will be open in morning 02/22/12?
just went jogging through Twin Coves, trail is still pretty wet. more ruts than usual.
later, jason
Just checked it and its still holding a lot of moisture maybe after tomorrows warm and sunny day it will be much better.
I won't be available to check the trail, but I am sure one of the other guys will be on here to check soon. We did get a lot of rain and there was a considerable amount of standing water.
It will take a few days. Hope for sun and wind to help dry it out.
how bad is it? supposed to be sunny and no precip all week. think we'll be able to go this weekend?
If not at least it's warm enough to go out on the road if need be? I'll ride MTB's down to 35 degrees but it's got to be above 60 for me to hit the road.
how bad is it? supposed to be sunny and no precip all week. think we'll be able to go this weekend?
The demo is on! We are changing the location to our shop in McKinney. There will be some obstacles set up for your jumping pleasure! Same time (Saturday 2/18/12, 10am-3pm) at our shop.
129 S. Tennessee St.
McKinney, Tx 75069
We look forward to seeing you!
Thanks,
Chris Lorance
Cadence Cyclery
972-548-7400
The signs say OPEN as of !:00 on Friday. Go get some............
Open as of 5 minutes ago. Wahoo.