Another great trail in Grapevine that is walked almost daily by our family. We've spent a lot of time on this trail walking dogs, searching for and hiding geocaches, kayaking and exploring the shoreline. We've done many Girl Scout adventures on this trail and now that the girls are older and no longer Girl Scouts we come here for walks or jogs. Our favorite way to access the trail is by walking but if you're looking for quick access to the lake and trail I suggest parking near Boat House Dr. or one of the gravel lots off of Snakey lane. read more

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One of my favorite trails. You can choose to walk the paved trails around the lake or the natured trail of Horseshoe.Just watch out for the bicyclists. You might even come across a gnome . Beautiful when water levels are higher! read more

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This trail complex is great for a variety of activities to include walking and running, as well as both on- and off-road biking. There are also unpaved hiking trails all over this area. The main paved trail is wide enough to fit at least 6 people across (which some groups walk as, unfortunately) - and it is well-maintained. The trail has some medium dips and rises along its course, and there are some branches that end at scenic points along the water, ideal for picnics or relaxation. At the entrance on Dove Loop, there is plenty of parking as well as a port-a-potty and water fountains for humans and dogs. Parks and trails like these add to the allure of living in Grapevine, and they reflect the pride that the city takes in accommodating its residents and visitors alike. read more

Great trail for a bike ride... not to steep and lots of trees to go off road on A few porta potty's it you can't wait and lots of tables to stop and take in the views . Lots of paved and unpaved trails too read more

Horseshoe Trail at Lake Grapevine - Hiking Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

The concrete trails are clean and very easy to walk. The trail near the lake is very short and doesn't have much shade. It needs to be better signaled. read more

I have been meaning to check out this particular trail and finally got a chance to over the weekend! Lately I've been more strength focused with my workouts (while still getting runs in with buds/teaching classes at gym)and I have found that running on more rugged/trail terrain really helps activate different muscle groups in my body than just a road run. This trail is mostly comprised of single track sand/dirt trails and are very runnable. There are a few rocky spots but mostly great if you want to get something quick in and get a solid workout in as well. I have trail buddies who love to run these trails during the week and also there is a club of runners (and walkers!) that meet on weekends. They also share their water/electrolytes to folks outside the group which I thought was very kind considering this crazy hot summer we are having! Horseshoe Trail also has their own parking lot or you may choose to park in the surrounding neighborhood and come on over. Either way this is an extremely accessible and convenient trail!! Cannot wait to be back with friends. Lots of bikers in the area so just be aware, but they are very friendly and polite. read more

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I think it was Steven Y.'s review, on the "Recent Activity" feed, that caught my eye. I'm into walking these days, and this was relatively close to home. I've been looking for someplace new, hopefully with less noise from traffic. Well I think I found it, but it's still (partially) under water. I cannot believe the lake is still this high. The trail, which should be quite long, is chopped into piece by high water. Here's how my day played out. It was a lot of fun. Great day for a walk. First, the yelp map did not look right, so I did some research. Bad research as it turns out. The City of Grapevine page for the park (http://www.grapevinetexas.gov/facilities.aspx?page=detail&rid=15) gave the address for the park as "2099 Hood Lane." There is a small parking area at that address, with trail access, but there are no amenities. At the Dove address there is more parking, a drinking fountain and bike tools (see photo). I did not know this until later. I started my walk at Hood Lane address, and all that's there is a parking lot, about 100 yards from a trail. I get on the trail, and to the east it is under water and impassable. So I start walking west, along a wide paved trail. I see a sign for a hiking trail pointing into the woods and off the pavement. I follow it. Very nice. Marked path for hikers and mountain bikers. So after a couple miles I end up at Dove Road. Since I popped out of the woods, I (somehow) completely missed the parking lot (it was early, no cars?), the drinking fountain and the bike tools (see photo). What I didn't know is that this was the main parking area. I decide to walk east on Dove to see if I can pick up the trail. I don't. I should have gone west. Heading east, I walk to the Gaylord, turn around, and walk back. I walk on past Hood Lane, which is where I'm parked. I go back to the Dove address and now there is a lot of activity. Now this looks like the right spot, and where we will start next time, when the full trail is open. I never did make it to Oak Grove Park, which was my intended destination. Though thinking back, I'll bet that was the road, and sidewalk, that was blocked with barriers saying "closed." Here are a few URLs which I used for research: Official: http://www.grapevinetexas.gov/Facilities.aspx?Page=detail&RID=15 Better info about the trail: http://www.localhikes.com/Hikes/Horseshoe_Trail_1922.asp Oak Grove Park info: http://www.lake-grapevine.com/oak-grove-park/ Bottom line: Great multi-use area. I plan to walk, and ride, here again. read more

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I really enjoyed this trail. It was wide enough that I did not have a problem avoiding others while they were walking, riding bikes, running, or sitting. It was nicely marked and completely paved. There were some small dirt trails that were off to the side, but I did not venture out to them. The only think I wish were different is hoping it was longer! read more

Trail status www.dorba.org Please do not ride trail when closed on that site. Riding wet or muddy trails ruts the trail making it difficult to repair and can create dangerous conditions for users. Please follow appropriate direction arrows for biking or walking/running. Most of trail they are OPPOSITE for SAFETY reasons. Dog leashes are the law. read more

My husband and I have no idea what we are doing when it comes to hiking, but we wanted to go look around at the lake and see the changing leaves before they all hit the ground. Horeshoe Trail is paved, but there are side excursions that take you up and down hills, through trees, and into nature. The paths are marked, but it can be confusing if you are hiking rather than biking - lots of biking signs, not as many hiking. There were a couple of times we ended up on a path that was definitely meant just for bikers - fortunately none were out, otherwise we would have had a traffic jam in those narrow pathways. The first side route won't take you along the lake, you'll have to go further down the paved road to find trails with a lake view. In all, it was totally manageable for novices like us and really pretty. The few people we did come across were all friendly and it made for a nice little date, with some exercise thrown in for good measure! read more

Went out to Horseshoe trail today for a walk in the beautiful sun and nice temperatures. Hiked both the paved trail and tried to work my way back on the dirt trails, but the water levels from Lake Grapevine are still high enough that both the main trail and many of the smaller trails are blocked by high water. The main trail is a paved path through the woods, it is a great place to go for a walk, take the family on a bike ride, or just get out and enjoy some fresh air. The dirt paths are great mountain biking trails, with lots of turns to try and maximize the trail length in the available land space. This is a nice trail that is close to the urban area but helps you feel like you are connecting with the outdoors. read more

Well I visited this trail for mountain biking last week and impressed w/ the trail.. It was my 1st mountain biking attempt and I'd say that this is one of the best trail's I have been to in DFW area.. Best part is that there are sign all across the trail so you will never get lost.. I'd recommend this trail.. read more

Horseshoe Trail at Lake Grapevine - Mountain biking.. - Hiking Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Nice medium difficulty MTB trail. Shaded mostly dry dirt trail. Caution deep Ruts rock and loose sand can cause you crash problems if you don't have experience. Fast riders will run you over if you block trail traffic. Pay attention and yield to other riders. read more

These are some great rolling single track trails that meander along Grapevine lake. I'm stoked to have found this little gem. The trails are well marked, nice and clean, and are far enough away from the main roads that you can actually hear Nature instead of passing cars. There were a handful of bikers out here but they were friendly in passing. Dogs are welcome. Next time I'll bring my pup and we will jump in for a swim after our run. I can't wait to come back! read more

Great walking paths with good views of Lake Grapevine, just was a little confusing to navigate with random unmarked trails. Friendly people and clean environment. Was able to see many types of wildlife. read more