Horseshoe Trail — Attraction in Grapevine

Great biking, hiking, walking trails. Good mix of straight flat paths, rock gardens, jumps, tree roots, bridges, sand, treed shaded and open areas. Many amazing views of Grapevine Lake. Trail crosses over road multiple times, so many places to start or exit. Signage is excellent designating different paths for bikers and hikers. There are also concrete paths for road biking, walking, running etc. North start point of offroad trail is near corner of Horseshoe Trail and Boathouse Drive. There is ample parking, porta-pottys, handicapped porta-potty, trash dumpsters, bike tools and pumps. Also picnic areas, camp sites, boat docks to Grapevine Lake. This is a great and challenging trail for beginner to advanced...

I live within walking / biking distance of this Trail and really like the paved Trails for Road biking and also the off dirt trails for mountain biking or walking.

My biggest complaint is people not following the rules which are posted at the various trailheads. I often see people with Unleashed dogs and also going the wrong direction for the dirt trails which are clearly marked which direction for which type of use.

My other complaint is people not reading the detail of the off-road trails which are maintained by dorba. Please do not use the dirt trails after has rained and check the status of it being open or not on dorba website. Just Google dorba trails to see if the trail is...

I love this trail. It is just very broken up, but each trail has it's unique characteristics. This one has easier climbs and shallow descends so great beginner intermediate training if you are a mountain biker. Trail runners have plenty of variety as well. Walkers get plenty of distance off the trails on the concrete.

Parking is straight past the open gate you can access everything from that location.

Portable bathrooms.

Place to rinse off bikes, feet, and dogs.

Laid back atmosphere! If you hike out you can get to some picnic tables along the trails, it will get...